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Eat smaller portions for better health

9/26/2025

People eat less when exposed to smaller portions, according to research.

Exposure to smaller portions of food changes perceptions of what constitutes a normal amount of food to eat and affects the amount of food people choose to eat in the future.

Read the 2019 article in the journal Food Quality and Preference.

Photo by AVID Vines, Flickr

Don't dispose of medicine in the toilet

9/12/2025

It’s easy to properly dispose of unused medicine--police stations throughout Delaware County, including Swarthmore’s, have permanent medicine drop boxes that are accessible 24 hours a day. Do not flush medicines down the toilet.

Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to potential accidental poisoning, misuse, and overdose. Proper disposal of unused drugs saves lives and protects the environment.

Read more at PA.gov

Photo of Medicine drop box at Swarthmore police station by Susan O'Donnell

No oil or grease down the drain

9/5/2025

Collect leftover cooking oil in a sealed container. If you pour it down the sink, even a small amount, “fatbergs” can form that stick to your pipes and lead to blockages. If you have a septic tank, the results are riskier.

The problem goes beyond having a blockage in your own pipes. Your oil or grease combines with all the other oil and grease floating around in the sewer. When it meets “flushable” wipes and other products, a lethal bond is formed. It may not seem like a big deal to pour a little grease down the sink from time to time, but it becomes a major issue when everyone else is doing the same. The removal of fatbergs costs cities tremendous resources.

Read more at earth911

Photo by Susan O'Donnell

Eat smaller portions for better health

Don't dispose of medicine in the toilet

No oil or grease down the drain

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