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One of the easiest ways to reduce our impact on the environment is to make the choice to refuse or opt-out of buying products that you don’t actually need. Especially …
Redesign means to make revision in the appearance or function of. Whenever possible, lobby for redesign when a product cannot be recycled, composted, or repurposed. The Concepts of Extended Producer …
It is our duty to get involved in and vote for regulation that makes producers and manufacturers responsible for the end of life of their products. Below is a list …
Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects. The recovery of energy from waste materials is often included in this concept. The recyclability of a …
Rot is a natural part of the composting cycle. You can support this method by composting all organic materials back into the soil rather than a landfill to maintain a …
To reuse is to use something over and over again. Think beyond an item’s original purpose by reusing or repurposing what you already have in your home. Think of it …
In simple terms, to reduce means to use less and therefore, create less waste. A key contributor to global emissions stems from production. In order to offset the effects of …
Repairing is the new recycling. Give an item extra life by fixing or repairing what you have before and consuming something new. To repair means to restore a good or …
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