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What else
can I do to lessen my
environmental impact?
Did you know that the three arrows in the triangular recycling symbol
stand for recycle, reuse and reduce? Besides participating in the city's
curbside recycling program, here are some tips to help reduce your
impact on the environment by re-using products and reducing consumption
or use.
Reuse:
Many items can't be tossed in your
recycle bin, but can be re-used.
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Ask your dry-cleaner if they will re-use
coat & shirt hangers - many will
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Re-use plastic grocery sacks as lunch
bags & for other simple storage tasks
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Donate old magazines or surplus equipment
to local libraries or non-profit organizations
Reduce:
Look for ways to reduce the number of
products you use & toss in the garbage:
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Use durable coffee mugs & dishes instead
of Styrofoam or paper
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Use cloth napkins & towels instead of
paper
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Take cloth bags with you to use at the
grocery or drug store - especially when you're purchasing just a few
items
Learn more about Recycle, Reuse and Reduce |
