TIPS for Reducing

  • Buy things that will last a long time!
  • Buy furniture, clothing and items that can be repaired.
  • If you don't need to own something, rent or borrow it.
  • Try to shop in the bulk food section or bulk store to reduce the amount of wasted packaging.
  • Choose items that are designed for reuse, like rechargeable batteries, and cloth diapers.
  • Bring your own cloth or plastic shopping bags for grocery shopping.






TIPS for Reusing

Before you put anything into the recycling box or garbage, STOP! Think about how it could be reused. Here are a few ideas:
  • Use cloth and sponges instead of paper towels
  • Compost your food wastes
  • Use rechargeable batteries
  • Give books and magazines to hospitals, libraries, or senior citizens' home
  • Save items for art projects
  • Use jars, coffee tins, and plastic containers for storing things in
  • Reuse wrapping paper, ribbons, and gift boxes.
  • Turn worn out clothing into cleaning rags
  • Use scrap pieces of wood to build a birdhouse
  • Shop at second hand stores, and garage sales

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