Reduce & Reuse
We’ve all heard about the 3 R’s but what are ways that we can Reduce and Reuse in every day situations.
Reduce
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Choose products with fewer layers of packaging
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Choose items in smaller packages like concentrated juice, soup or soap.
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Buy only the food you’ll eat; shop in your own refrigerator first
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Keep your old stuff so you need less new stuff.
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Take good care of your stuff so it lasts.
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Replace parts, not products (Is it a faster computer you need, or a faster processor?)
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Enjoy magazines, newspapers and books at the library or online.
Sometimes as much as half the cost of an item pays for packaging.
Reuse
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Take unwanted items to a charity or resale shop
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Bring your own reusable bag, mug and water bottle
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Reuse containers for leftovers
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Eat leftovers. Or freeze them to eat later
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Make double-sided copies and printouts
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Reuse packing peanuts and bubble wrap
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Take notes on scrap paper
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Refill ink and toner cartridges
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Have a rummage sale
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Wear hand-me-downs
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Use cloth napkins