COUNTY URGING RECYCLING OF HOLIDAY WASTE; TRASH PROBLEM PART OF SEASON.Byline: David Greenberg The creator of this article, or someone who has substantially contributed to it, may have a conflict of interest regarding its subject matter. It may require cleanup to comply with Wikipedia's content policies, particularly neutral point of view. Daily News Staff Writer David Goldstein David Goldstein is a radio talk show host and blogger in Seattle, Washington. He hosts "The David Goldstein Show" on Saturdays and Sundays on 710 KIRO. Goldstein first gained notoriety in 2003 for Initiative 831, which would have officially proclaimed Washington State political , a Ventura County solid-waste analyst, has an annual Hanukkah ritual: giving gifts to friends and family in used wrapping paper Noun 1. wrapping paper - a tough paper used for wrapping kraft, kraft paper - strong wrapping paper made from pulp processed with a sulfur solution butcher paper - a strong wrapping paper that resists penetration by blood or meat fluids . More specifically, the paper used to wrap the gifts he received. ``Anybody who I'm going to be giving a gift to knows me well enough to know I care about the environment,'' Goldstein said. ``I practice waste reduction whenever I can.'' To highlight the importance of minimizing trash disposal during the holiday season, the county Solid Waste Management Department has created a display offering hints to area residents. The ``Have a Waste Less Happy Holiday'' booth will remain just inside the entrance to the county Administration Building through New Year's Day New Year's Day, among ancient peoples the first day of the year frequently corresponded to the vernal or autumnal equinox, or to the summer or winter solstice. In the Middle Ages it was celebrated among Christians usually on Mar. 25. . ``It's better to prevent waste in the first place than have to recycle it,'' Goldstein said. Environmental officials want residents to practice the three R's - recycle, reduce and reuse. Each family generates an additional three to 10 trash cans In the Macintosh, a simulated garbage can used for deleting files and folders. The trash can keeps the files intact in case the user wants to restore them, but can be "emptied" from time to time to save disk space. full of waste during the holiday season, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Marialyce Pedersen, a county recycling specialist. County residents generate approximately 875,000 tons of waste per year, records show. In 1995, 30 percent of all waste was recycled - up from 12 percent in 1990, according to county records. Pedersen said residents are doing a good job of recycling but should focus more on reduction and reuse. Party hosts, she said, should use regular kitchenware as opposed to paper plates and cups. ``They cost money and go into the trash as soon as the party's over,'' Pedersen said. Boxes holding presents can be saved and those who feel uncomfortable reusing wrapping paper should at least use recycled paper or newspaper, she said. Gift bags were designed to be used more than once, Goldstein added. Those who don't mind receiving used gifts might want to inform givers of their impartial tastes, Pedersen said. ``We're promoting prevention as an environmentally conscious measure as opposed to being a cheap schmo schmo or schmoe also shmo n. pl. schmoes also shmoes Slang A stupid or obnoxious person. [From Yiddish shmok, penis, fool; see schmuck. ,'' she said. |
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