Waste Reduction Ideas

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. We've all heard this a million time (especially if your kids listen to the Curious George soundtrack). REDUCE is the most desirable step to pursue, and here are some tips to help you REDUCE waste:

• Purchase products that are returnable, reusable, or refillable.
• Purchase products with the least amount of packaging. Avoid prepackaged single-serving packages.
• Buy in bulk and concentrates (e.g., juice, detergent, etc...), where possible.
• Purchase quality products that can be upgraded or repaired, instead of single use or low-quality products that break easily.
• Rent or borrow instead of buying, when it makes sense.

For many more ideas and tips, check out this flier from Hennepin County regarding packaging reduction, or visit reduce.org or rethinkrecyling.com.

Sources: Hennepin County, MN Pollution Control Agency