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80 percent of Ontarians live with clutter
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"I see the strong emotional bond people develop with their belongings every day," says Buttigieg. "People know their old stuff has got to go, but they keep putting it off. Chances are there are items around their home that haven't been used all winter if not longer- if so, it's time to part ways. This weekend, it's time for Ontarians to take action." The March 2011 survey by Leger Marketing also found that 32 percent of Ontarians don't know what to do with their unwanted stuff. As difficult as breaking up with your stuff can be, it's important to consider how best to dispose of old belongings. Not all discarded items should end up in the trash. Buttigieg recommends considering the environment when cleaning out the garage or basement. Old electronics, for instance, can be recycled - the survey found that 62 percent of Ontarians are hanging onto old televisions, computers, stereos and other equipment. Tips: Do the five-things dash - Walk into each room of your home with a box or garbage bag and choose five things you can throw out, donate or recycle. Get the Family in Gear - Make a game out of de-cluttering by getting the whole family involved. Give everyone a box, put on some up-beat music, set a timer and see who can discard the most items from their room. Cut the Cord on Unwanted Electronics -Attached to your unused electrical gadgets? Use this upcoming weekend as your deadline to gather up all the electronics you no longer want or use. Remember, disposed electronics do not belong in the garbage, be sure to visit www.recycleyourelectronics.ca to find your nearest drop-off location where they can be properly recycled.
(CNW) With nearly eight in 10 Ontarians admitting that they have broken or unused stuff cluttering their homes, and another 72 percent confessing that they are too emotionally attached to their old clothes, electronics and other items to do anything about it, Hellen Buttigieg, professional organizer, life coach and TV personality has declared this coming weekend "Break Up With Your Stuff Weekend," and is calling on people across the province to make a clean break from their unwanted items. The message is simple - by following a few simple steps, people can overcome their unhealthy relationship with clutter.
