REDUCE the amount of waste generated
- Avoid using/purchasing single use items (plastic bags, water bottles & cutlery) & produce/items wrapped in excessive packaging.
RE-USE items instead of discarding them
- Save unusable resources.
- Use reusable shopping bags/bottles & mugs instead of plastic.
- Consider second hand (thrift stores & garage sales) and donating or selling unwanted items.
RECYCLE as many materials as possible
- Separate recyclable materials like paper, plastic and glass.
- Place them in designated recycling bins.
- Recycling can be used to make new products
RECOVER maximize the usability of your waste
- Compost food scraps and yard waste to nourish plants & soil.
