| Waste can be anything from physical objects that | | | | cup. |
| become litter on the ground to chemicals and | | | | 6. Avoid over-packaging. Besides asking for paper |
| other environmental pollutants. Many people want | | | | instead of plastic, people should also consider the |
| to be able to reduce the amount of waste they | | | | packaging on the things they buy. Single wrapped |
| contribute to their city, but it can be hard to | | | | bread, bulk items, and reusable container products |
| know where to start. Here are 10 ways people | | | | all reduce potential waste. |
| can make a difference without even going too far | | | | 7. Cook. Cooking in the home means fewer |
| out of their way. | | | | wrappers, packages, and other pre-made food |
| 1. Recycle. Local recycling centers all have bins | | | | waste. It also gives the opportunity to make |
| that can be purchased to separate recyclables | | | | healthier meals and create smaller portions. |
| from the trash. Most cities also offer a pick-up | | | | 8. Careful shopping. Some products want people |
| service either weekly or bi-weekly. | | | | to pay more because they will last a lot longer. |
| 2. Reuse. Another of the three 'R's, reusing as | | | | Despite the higher prices, that's a good reason for |
| many things as possible seriously puts a dent in | | | | people to make the extra investment. It will save |
| the amount of trash that goes out. Did the queen | | | | the environment and even a wallet to buy a |
| size sheet get torn? It doesn't need to be thrown | | | | product once and have it last for ten years than |
| out because there are lots of people who could | | | | buy a product for a third of the price and throw |
| make use of the fabric. Same applies for broken | | | | it out every year. |
| down electronics and furniture. | | | | 9. Buy an upgradable computer. Technology is |
| 3. Drink water. A filter for the refrigerator is a | | | | always advancing and city dumps are filled with |
| great way to prevent a plastic bottle build up in | | | | leftover computer parts. Most computers can be |
| the trash can and keeps people healthy too. | | | | upgraded so rather than buy a new one to keep |
| 4. Volunteer. There are many highways that need | | | | up with the times a person can simply buy new |
| to be cleaned up and anyone can volunteer to do | | | | parts to install. Computer stores and shops can |
| it. If that seems overwhelming, even just picking | | | | help with this process. |
| up one piece of trash from the ground a day can | | | | 10. Go hybrid. There are many models of hybrid |
| make a difference over time. | | | | cars now and all of them cut down on the |
| 5. Keep a cup. Refills are available at a lot of gas | | | | amount of gas a person needs to use. It's a great |
| stations and food places. Many will sell special cups | | | | option for those who can afford it and some |
| that are able to be washed and will offer a | | | | people may even be eligible for a tax break when |
| discount on the price of a drink when refilling that | | | | the make the purchase. |