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Reducing and Reusing Basics
The fastest way to reduce waste is to not create more
To make new products you need a lot of materials, energy and money
Therefore, reduction and reuse is the simplest way to save natural resources
And at the same time protect the environment.
Benefits of Reducing and Reusing
Save money
Save energy
Reduces the number of waste
Which is headed
Landfills
Incinerators
Prevents pollution
Caused by
Raw material extraction
Reduce
Greenhouse gas emissions
Ideas on How to Reduce and Reuse
Buy used
You find everything
At very cheap prices
In good conditions
Look for products that don't have a lot of packaging
Reduce
The raw material used
The waste
The costs
Buy more reusable items
For example
Use your own silverware instead of buying disposable ones
Donations
"One person's trash is another person's treasure"
There are many places that will accept
Used books
Appliances that still work
Furniture
Clothes in good condition
Benefits of Donation
You get usable goods that go to landfills
Helps the community that lack these objects
Can improve air quality
By reducing pollution