How can I reduce restaurant take-out waste?

Posted On April 13, 2021
In Low Impact Living | Reduce and Reuse
At our recent recycling webinar (view recording here,) we confirmed that most plastic and wax-coated paper take out containers used by restaurants are not recyclable. And many restaurants add plastic cutlery, condiments and lots of napkins by default. You can help by explaining when calling in your order that you wish to reduce your waste as much as possible (or add comments on the on-line order form.) Ask them to combine orders into fewer containers, use recyclable containers whenever possible, and hold the condiments, cutlery and napkins.

Related Posts

Styrofoam recycling

Styrofoam recycling

Dec 4, 2024 | ,

You can still drop it off on the front porch of 1315 Central Avenue until Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 6pm. (Do not drop off at Public Works!)
Styrofoam will be taken to Abt Electronics to be melted into a material that can be reused. Thanks to UMF/Perfect Clean Corporation for the use of their van for transporting the materials.
Remember:
  • Styrofoam is not collected in Wilmette’s curbside program
  • White Styrofoam only
  • No peanuts
  • No food containers
Wilmette Collects Holiday Lights

Wilmette Collects Holiday Lights

Dec 3, 2024 | ,

New LED lights use a fraction of the energy of older holiday lights. Upgrade to energy-efficient lights this year and drop off old or broken lights at the Village’s Public Works facility for recycling. The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) and its member communities are offering a Holiday Light Recycling Program, free of charge, for all SWANCC area residents.
  • Where: Wilmette Public Works, 711 Laramie Ave.
  • When: 24-hour drop-off outside in the front parking lot through Jan. 31
  • Contact: (847) 853-7500