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Waste-Free Sustainable Living
Welcome to Stand Strong Sustainable Living that helps the community to understand and implement sustainable and waste free living in our daily lives.
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Stand Strong Sustainable Living is committed to driving positive environmental, social, and economic change. By fostering innovation, collaboration, and accountability, we aim to reduce our ecological footprint, promote sustainable practices, and inspire our community to build a resilient future for generations to come.
Live Well, Waste Less, Thrive Together
for a Sustainable Tomorrow
Our Mission Statement
"Transforming the way, we live by empowering communities to embrace sustainable lifestyles that nurture wellness, protect our environment, and promote vibrant health. Through creative education, bold innovation, and inclusive collaboration, we empower every person to be a guardian of our planet, ensuring a thriving environment for generations to come."
Core Values
Integrity
At Stand Strong we place an emphasis on responsibility and transparency. Ensuring proper ethics in all activities, within and outside of the organization.
Advancement
We encourage creative approaches to reduce waste, improve recycling methods, and promote sustainable lifestyles.
Community
Actively involving and empowering local communities in sustainability efforts is our priority, regardless of background or socioeconomic status. It is important for us to foster a sense of ownership and collaboration by regular community engagement.
Education
We are committed to raising awareness and educating the public on the importance of recycling and sustainable living.
Honor
By embodying respect and leadership from the inside out, and leading locals and communities, we aim to build a clean, sustainable environment for our future generations.
Innovation
We are pioneering and supporting forward-thinking solutions to address environmental challenges. By continuously seeking new technologies, practices, and partnerships to drive progress in sustainability and conservation.
Sustainability Living
The Stand Strong Sustainability team is committed to fostering a resilient and sustainable future for our communities. Our mission is to lead by example, embracing environmentally responsible practices, reducing our carbon footprint, and advocating for policies that protect our natural resources. We believe that sustainable development is key to ensuring the well-being of future generations, and we are dedicated to empowering individuals, businesses, and local governments to make eco-conscious choices.
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Through education, community action, and partnerships, we strive to create a healthier, more sustainable Alabama where economic growth and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. Together, we stand strong in our commitment to sustainability, aiming to preserve the beauty and vitality of our state for all.
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The mission of waste-free sustainable living is to minimize environmental impact by reducing waste generation and consumption of non-renewable resources. As we all knowledge can make significant difference!
This lifestyle promotes:
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Reducing Waste: Minimizing the amount of waste sent to landfills by focusing on reusing, repairing, recycling, and composting.
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Conserving Resources: Using natural resources efficiently, such as water and energy, and opting for renewable, sustainable alternatives.
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Eco-Friendly Products: Supporting and using products that are biodegradable, made from sustainable materials, or produced through environmentally friendly processes.
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Mindful Consumption: Being conscious of purchasing habits, opting for durable, reusable, and minimally packaged goods to avoid single-use items.
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Community and Education: Spreading awareness and building a culture of sustainability through education, collaboration, and community initiatives.
The overall goal is to reduce the individual and collective environmental footprint, protecting ecosystems, preserving natural resources, and fostering a healthier planet for future generations.
Small Changes Matter
Combining all your errands for the day in one trip helps reduce your carbon print and saves money
Recycling Right
"Recycling Right" refers to the practice of correctly sorting and disposing of recyclable materials to ensure that they are properly processed and reused.
Recycling the wrong way can cause contamination in recycling streams, making it harder for facilities to sort and process materials, which often leads to waste being sent to landfills.
Here are some key tips for recycling right:
1. Know What’s Recyclable in Your Area
Recycling rules can vary by location.
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Check with your local municipality or recycling center to learn what materials they accept.
Commonly recyclable items include:
Paper and cardboard (e.g., newspapers, magazines, cereal boxes)
Glass bottles and jars
Metal cans (aluminum, steel, tin)
Certain plastics (look for the recycling symbol with numbers 1 and 2, but verify which are accepted locally)
2. Avoid Contaminants
Food and liquid contamination can ruin an entire batch of recycling.
Make sure items are clean and dry before placing them in the recycling bin.
Rinse out jars, bottles, and cans to remove food residue.
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3. Do not Bag Your Recyclables
Recyclables should go loose into the bin, not in plastic bags (unless your area accepts bagged recyclables).
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Plastic bags can jam sorting machines, so it’s best to keep them out of the recycling stream unless specified otherwise.
4. Watch Out for “Wish cycling”
This is the practice of putting items in the recycling bin that you hope are recyclable, even when you are unsure.
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Items like greasy pizza boxes, Styrofoam, or plastic utensils may not be recyclable in many places.
5. Reduce First, Then Recycle
Recycling is good but reducing your consumption and reusing items when possible is even better for the environment.
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Opt for reusable bags, containers, and bottles to cut down on waste.
6. Separate Materials When Necessary
Some recycling programs may ask you to separate paper, glass, plastic, and metals into different bins.
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Follow the guidelines provided to keep materials easy to sort and recycle.
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By following these guidelines, you can help ensure that your recycling efforts make a positive impact on the environment!
Recycling Tips
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#1 and #2 Narrow Neck Plastic Bottles ONLY
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Aluminum & Steel Cans ONLY
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Paper and Flattened Cardboard
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NO Miscellaneous Metals or Plastics
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Please do not bag your recycling; it should be loose in the cart. Do not include hangers, hoses, cords, rods, car parts, miscellaneous metals, cat litter containers, etc. These are small samples of incorrect items that can damage processing equipment and contaminate good recycling materials. Thank you!
Composting
Anything that was once alive can be composted. Non-woody yard waste such as fallen leaves, grass clipping weeds, and the remains of garden plants make excellent compost. Chipped wood scraps can also be composted or mulched and all kitchen scraps.
Most organic materials, including yard waste, kitchen scraps, and even chipped wood, can be composted if they were once alive. Here is a bit more detail on what can go into a compost pile:
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Yard Waste: Fallen leaves, grass clippings, weeds, and garden plants are rich in nitrogen and carbon, key components of compost.
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Wood Scraps: Small wood chips and sawdust can be composted or used as mulch. They add carbon to the pile but take longer to break down.
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Kitchen Scraps: Fruit and vegetable peels, coffee grounds, eggshells, and other kitchen scraps are rich in nutrients. However, it's best to avoid adding meat, dairy, or oils, as they can attract pests and slow down the composting process.
A good balance between "green" materials (rich in nitrogen) like grass clippings, and "brown" materials (rich in carbon) like dried leaves, helps the compost break down more efficiently. Adding a bit of water and turning the pile periodically will also speed up decomposition.
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Names Of Free Composting Sites In Alabama
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485 Molton St, Montgomery, AL 36104
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2. E.A.T SOUTH
5251 Long Acre St Ste 203, Montgomery, AL 36116
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See:
ZeroWasteStore | The Importance of Composting At Home
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Small Changes Matter
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Give back to the community.
Please give/donate unused clothes, unwanted items & electronics.
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Places to donate:
Goodwill Donation Centre
Salvation Army Thrift Stores
Love the trees! THINK before you print.
Enjoy the fruits of your Labour. Grow your own fruits and vegetables.
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Save water: please find the handy tip here
Waste-to-Energy Virtual Tour
How to Dispose the Hazardous Household Waste: ​
Hazardous Household Waste Disposal Helps Preserve The Planet For Future Generations ​
Solid Waste Disposal Authority Household Hazardous Waste Facility
1055 A Cleaner Way SW, Huntsville, Al 35805
(256) 882-0155
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The Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA) is a public, non-profit corporation responsible for the finance and operation of the city and county’s solid waste management system. As part of this system, the Authority offers environmentally advanced programs while maintaining reasonable waste disposal costs for residents of Huntsville, Madison and Madison County. The integrated waste management system is made up of four components:
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Waste-To-Energy
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Landfill
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Recycling
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Waste Reduction
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The Solid Waste Disposal Authority continually evaluates its programs and activities to stay ahead of environment concerns and issues. Visit the SWDA website.