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The best place to practice conserving resources is at home. Individuals can substantially REDUCE, REUSE, AND RECYCLE waste and conserving resources by practicing the following:

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REDUCE: To cut the amount of WASTE used:

SOLID WASTE (consuming and conserving):• Packaging:

• Choose products with minimal packaging to reduce • Paper Products:

• Reduce the amount of paper products used • Other:

• Identify products and practices to reduce waste toxicity. • Consult: http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/pubs/hhw-con.pdf for

options for using and disposing of household disposable waste safely

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REDUCE: To cut the amount of ENERGY used:

• Lighting

• Surface Units

• Refrigerators / Freezers

• Ovenso Exampleso Solutions

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REDUCE: To cut the amount of WATER used:

• Faucets

• Dishwashing

• Cooking Methodso Exampleso Solutions

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REUSE: Products that you can use again

Solutions

• Consider 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.

• Be creative with leftovers and create new dishes.

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RECYCLE: Products that can be reprocessed to making something new Solutions:

• Choose recyclable products • Select products made from recycled materials Consult this website http://

www.epa.gov/osw/partnerships/plugin/pdf/donate.pdf to find out details on e-cycle electronics and partners to assist with e-cycling

• Compost yard clippings and some food scraps.

• Find creative ways to recycle “disposal packages and products.