Recycling and Waste Reduction
Choosing to conserve resources using the 3 Rs is one of the most effective and easiest ways to help our environment. First, reduce how much you use. Next, reuse what you can. Finally, recycle the rest. It really is that simple. Using the 3 Rs helps reduce the amount of waste created and disposed in landfills and helps support the development of markets for recycled products.
What You Can Do
Reduce
- Buy permanent items instead of disposables such as rechargeable batteries.
Reuse
- Repair items, when possible.
- Clean and reuse juice bottles and other containers to store water and food.
- Reuse boxes, ribbons, and bows.
Recycle
- Recycle Used Oil. (Get More Information)
- Recycle paper, plastic, cardboard, and aluminum through local curbside programs and drop-off centers.
- Plug-In To eCycling. (Get More Information)
Revised: April 18, 2011