It's very tempting to throw things away or even drop them in a recycling bin when we are done with them. Is there a better way?
Share your ideas for extending the “lives” of the items that we buy and use, and their packaging as well!
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REDUCE, REUSE, REPURPOSE, AND RECYCLE | SIMPLE WAYS TO LIMIT WASTE
Reduce, Reuse, and repurpose.
Reduce: to use less or fewer resources
Reuse: to use again or more than just once
repurpose: to adapt to different circumstances
Recycle: to convert into reusable resources to limit waste
To extend and increase our planet's life expectancy, we have to extend the usage of items used periodically or even daily. There are simple actions and ways to combat climate change, and reduce your carbon footprint by incorporating the following into your life:
Purchase/invest in reusable water bottles
Use paper bags provided at grocery stores for bags to collect garbage and compost
donate clothes or use them as rags for cleaning purposes
reduce your overall water consumption; shorter showers, find alternative ways to lessen your usage of dishwater
Reuse fruit or vegetable compost as FERTILIZER to add to your garden's soil
These simple yet impactful actions, can truly alter your perception and reduce your presumed carbon footprint.