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1.03 B UNDERSTAND REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE

1.03 B UNDERSTAND REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE. The best place to practice conserving resources is at home. Individuals can substantially REDUCE, REUSE, AND RECYCLE waste and conserving resources by practicing the following :. REDUCE: To cut the amount of WASTE used:.

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1.03 B UNDERSTAND REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE

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  1. 1.03 B UNDERSTANDREDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE The best place to practice conserving resources is at home. Individuals can substantially REDUCE, REUSE, AND RECYCLE waste and conserving resources by practicing the following: 1.03B Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

  2. REDUCE: To cut the amount of WASTE used: SOLID WASTE (consuming and conserving): • Packaging: • Choose products with minimal packaging to reduce • Paper Products: • Reduce the amount of paper products used • Other: • Identify products and practices to reduce waste toxicity. • Consult: http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/pubs/hhw-con.pdffor options for using and disposing of household disposable waste safely 1.03B Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

  3. REDUCE: To cut the amount of ENERGY used: • Lighting • Surface Units • Refrigerators / Freezers • Ovens • Examples • Solutions 1.03B Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

  4. REDUCE: To cut the amount of WATER used: • Faucets • Dishwashing • Cooking Methods • Examples • Solutions 1.03B Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

  5. REUSE: Products that you can use again Solutions • Consider reusable products • Maintain and repair durable products • Reuse bags, containers, and other items • Borrow, rent, or share items used infrequently • Sell or donate goods instead of throwing them out. • Be creative with leftovers and create new dishes. 1.03B Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

  6. RECYCLE: Products that can be reprocessed to making something new Solutions: • Choose recyclable products • Select products made from recycled materials • Consult this website http://www.epa.gov/osw/partnerships/plugin/pdf/donate.pdf to find out details on e-cycle electronics and partners to assist with e-cycling • Compost yard clippings and some food scraps. • Find creative ways to recycle “diosposal packages and products. 1.03B Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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