this past Sunday May 3rd, 2009. Quinte residents came out in numbers to purchase rain barrels, blue boxes and composters, all in an effort to reduce their environmental footprint.
“This year brought even more people than last,” says Jeanne Vilneff of Quinte Waste Solutions. “With the increased awareness of the state of the environment, people are making positive changes in their lives, especially in the areas of waste reduction”.
Norseman Plastics was also on location and sold a little more than 800 Systern Rain Barrels.
With a capacity of 208L, these rain barrels will amount to a lot of savings when it comes to our municipal water consumption, not to mention the potential 40% savings annually on personal utility bills.
The event brought the familiar sounds of musical talents Andy Forgie and the Whystle Dawgs as they “busked” for “Change for the Environment”, a not-for-profit group dedicated to improving our air quality through the planting of trees as well as contributions to the Ontario Lung Association.
Quinte and area residents were serenaded by the Whystle Dawgs’ traditional roots music while they exchanged their broken blue boxes and shopped around for the various products Quinte Waste Solutions sells at cost.
Recognizing the demand for Systern Rain Barrels throughout the area, Quinte Waste Solutions will be carrying a limited supply for those who did not have a chance to purchase one last weekend.
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