Cut Your Garbage
Output
You might be doing everything you can to Reduce,
Reuse, and Recycle. However, you find that you
still have a large amount of garbage coming out
of your home and you really cannot understand
why. This is common; even if we think we are
doing everything we can, we still have a great
deal of garbage setting out for the garbage man
each week.
So, how can you cut your garbage output? It is
really very easy and you will be amazed at the
reduction in garbage once you take these steps.
Plastic Grocery Bags
Some people choose to reuse their grocery bags
when they go shopping, this is a great idea.
However, if you are not doing this, save your
plastic bags and start using them as liners for
your trash cans.
Go Paper, Instead of Plastic
When you go grocery shopping, you are almost
always asked, paper or plastic. If you are not
reusing your plastic bags but throwing them
away, say "paper" and recycle them. If they do
not ask, request paper.
Do Not Throw Away Those Old Clothes
Believe it or not, clothing takes up a big part
of our landfills. Instead of throwing them away,
why not put them to good use and Reuse! They can
easily be made into dust cloths, dish rags, oil
rags, or anything for that matter. After use,
they can be washed and used again.
Reusing Plastic Baggies or Bread Bags
There is really no need to throw these items
away, reuse them. They can be easily cleaned out
and used again, which make great containers when
you need to take your lunch with you.
Say No To Processed Foods
This tip actually helps you in two ways.
Processed foods are not really very healthy for
your body and they create more waste from the
packaging. Instead, avoid processed foods and
make your own. It takes more time, but it is
better for you and reduces the waste that you
are throwing out with the garbage.
If you cut your garbage output, you are doing
many things. First, you are saving space in your
landfill. Second, you are reducing the amount of
garbage bags that you must use. Third, you are
saving yourself money, all at the same time.
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