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Hastings' ZWAT is a group of local residents passionate about reducing waste and raising awareness. ZWAT members research and implement community-wide solutions to help diminish the tonnage that is trucked to, and incinerated at, the WIN waste incinerator in Peekskill. ZWAT is a subcommittee of the Hastings-on-Hudson Conservation Commission and contributes to Hastings' Climate Smart Communities Task Force.
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We are closed Sunday, May 24 for Memorial Day Weekend
How-to "ZERO WASTE"
How-to "ZERO WASTE"
Zero Waste is "The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.” —Zero Waste International Alliance
Our waste doesn't just go "away." Understanding where it goes is an important first step in reducing your waste. Learn about it here.
Repairing is one of the best ways to reduce consumption and waste. Learn how and where to repair your beloved items.
It's easy to put things out to the curb, but it's better to find ways to give things new life. These are our preferred methods and resources.
Food waste is a huge component of our waste stream, but your scraps can be turned into compost in your backyard. Or, you can bring them to Hastings commercial food scrap drop. There's even a local pickup service business!
Use what you have, shop locally, borrow, buy used, and avoid packaging. Learn how to acquire things more sustainably.
Many Hastings' downtown businesses embrace low-waste efforts. Did you know a local dry cleaner offers a reusable garment bag? Support local and go low-waste at the same time.
Recent zero-waste happenings in Hastings
Links to our favorite external resources where you can learn about the issues and how you can help
where should i start?
where should i start?
Get into the mindset of decreasing consumption. Use what you have, reduce purchases with excess packaging, and choose quality over quantity. With these simple shifts, you will begin to reduce your waste and its impact on our community and the communities around us.
Think: refuse, reduce, repair, compost, recycle—discarding should be a last resort. Do a trash audit and examine what your household is throwing out and recycling. Refuse what you don't need (especially freebies!). Can you buy less? Can you do without? Can you find a reusable or a previously owned alternative? The less waste you create, the lighter your footprint.
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