Yes I'm talking about Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. I think we all know the basics but do we really use the 3 Rs to their full potential. Here's some ideas to make the most of these simple green ideas.
1. Reduce your waste by purchasing items that come in minimal and/or recyclable packaging. Beware of individual serving packages, they are a waste of material when you can simply make your own individual servings in reusable containers at home.
2. Reduce your waste by buying your fruits and vegetables loose and using re-usable clothe bags at the checkout.
3. Being creative is your best friend when it comes to reusing items. Try reusing chipped glasses and mugs to hold pens or use empty (and clean) cans to store seeds (or you could even use the bulk size cans to grow seeds in).
4. Reuse clothing by donating to thrift stores or clothing drives. Also if you have children it might be worthwhile to join a clothes swap with other local parents.
5. Know what you can recycle to make the most of your curbside pick up and where you can go to receive a refund for recycling. In general, plastic bottles and packaging, aluminum and tin cans, glass bottles and jars, paper and cardboard can all go in your blue box. Plastic bags, electronics, batteries, tetra pak containers and old applicances can often be recycled at other locations. If you are getting rid of old materials spend some time researching the best place to recycle them (there might be some cash in it for you). If you live in Victoria the CRD is the best source for recycling information.
So the next time you are doing some spring cleaning think the 3 Rs and make the most of the materials you have in your home and help the planet too ;)
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