Sustainable Holidays︱Yasemin & Kim

The holidays are officially here, for many of us, this means a season of gift-giving and increased consumption. Are you dreading the idea of creating more waste? If so, this episode is for you. Christy and Jae chat with Yasemin Ugurlu, owner of Reboot Eco and Kim O'Rourke, Middletown Recycling Coordinator, for this eco-conscious powerhouse of an episode! They'll discuss environmental initiatives happening within the city and ways to reduce waste this holiday season. They'll cover holiday swaps, food waste collection, and even innovative ways to reduce or eliminate the impact of wrapping paper! Grab a warm drink, step away from the holiday frenzy, and take a moment to rethink your footprint this holiday season. Wishing you a Happy & Sustainable Holiday!

https://www.rebooteco.com/
https://reducethetrashct.com/middletown/
https://www.rockfallfoundation.org/
https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/

Holiday Wrapping Recycling- Russell Library will be participating in a wrapping paper collection program this holiday season. Look for the Terracycle box in our lobby. Thanks, Rockfall Foundation! 

Book Recommendations

The Book of New Family Traditions: How to Create Great Rituals for Holidays and Every Day
Fry Bread: A Native American Story by Kevin Noble Maillard
We Are Grateful Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell
Saturday by Oge Mora
The Secret Battle of Evan Pao by Wendy Wan-Long Shang

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