Literacy used to be all about learning the 3 R’s of reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic. Now, as we prepare to enter the 21st century, there is a new kind of literacy which people need in order to prosper in our world - a new set of 3 R’s. The 3 R’s of environmental literacy are: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Our human health depends on the state of our air, water, and soil, or our local farm products and food supply. The more that we can reduce and reuse, as well as recycle, the less waste we will be sending back into the environment.

Did You Know?

The average weight of garbage put out per household per week in Woolwich is 11.3 kg (25lbs).

Over 25% of Woolwich households burn their garbage.

The average weight of recycling per household per week is 3.6 kg (7.9lbs).

Source: Township of Woolwich Garbage and Recycling Survey, 1994.