What Can You Do To Help Cut Back On Our Growing Garbage Dilemma?

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What Can You Do To Help Cut Back On Our Growing Garbage Dilemma?

Attack the problem at its source. Attack the problem at its source. Reducing the amount of waste we produce in the first place.

Suggestions for Source Reduction Buy products with less packaging. Buy products with less packaging.

Suggestions for Source Reduction Buy products in recyclable packaging. Buy products in recyclable packaging.

Suggestions for Source Reduction Buy products made with recycled content, or with packaging made of recycled content. Buy products made with recycled content, or with packaging made of recycled content.

Suggestions for Source Reduction Carry products home in reusable cloth bags. Carry products home in reusable cloth bags.

Suggestions for Source Reduction Whenever possible, re-use containers that are not recyclable. Whenever possible, re-use containers that are not recyclable.

Source Reduction Fact Aluminum cans, recycled paperboard, corrugated boxes and glass bottles contain large amounts of recycled content. Aluminum cans, recycled paperboard, corrugated boxes and glass bottles contain large amounts of recycled content. Look for containers and packaging made from these materials. Look for containers and packaging made from these materials.

Look for recycling tips next!