You can help reduce the solid waste that hurts our environment by following the Four R's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Respond.

Reduce

• Reduce the amount of unnecessary packaging.
• Adopt practices that reduce waste toxicity.

Reuse

• Buy reusable products.
• Maintain and repair durable products.
• Reuse bags, containers, and other items.
• Borrow, rent, or share items used infrequently.
• Sell or donate goods instead of throwing them out.

Recycle

• Choose recyclable products and containers and recycle them.
• Select products made from recycled materials.
• Compost yard trimmings and some food scraps.

Respond

• Educate others on source reduction and recycling practices. Make your preferences known to manufacturers, merchants, and community leaders.
• Be creative -- find new ways to reduce waste quantity and toxicity.

Though the information is offered in good faith and believed to be accurate, all statements and suggestions are made without warranty, express or implied. Reprinted with permission from the Association of Rotational Molders.