Remember the following words:  Reduce  Reuse  Recycle

 Reduce means to limit the amount of things we throw away.  One way to reduce trash is to use reusable containers instead of plastic or paper bags. Use reusable water bottles instead of buying water in plastic bottles. This will save money and help the environment.

 Reuse means to use an object again instead of throwing it away. Some items that you can reuse are plastic bags, glass containers, gift bags, and soda bottles Pencil Jar Flower Vases Storage Containers

 To recycle means to take a product that can no longer be used and have it sent to a recycling center to be broken down and made into something entirely new.

 Reduces the amount of waste in landfills  Helps to keep our planet clean for future generations  Saves energy when extra products are not being created  Conserves our natural resources  Prevents pollution

What can you do? Reduce Reuse Recycle

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