The Four Rs --- Think On These Things
Reducing:
One of the main
problems I observe in garbage is the large volume of paper napkins and
towels.
How often have we
taken 4 or 5 napkins or towels when 2 or 3 are sufficient?
Why do we end up
throwing away large quantities of edible food?
When was the last
time you share a newspaper with a neighbor or coworker so that subscriptions
were reduced?
Reusing
Copy on both sides of the paper.
Reuse scrap as scratch paper or memo
pads.
Give magazines to friends, coworkers,
nursing homes, etc.
Recycling:
Convenience is
always a factor, but how hard is it to carry a handful of newspapers to the
end of a hall, set them at the curb, or drop them at a recycling location?
Are we really so busy, or worse, are we that unconcerned with our environment?
Rebuying
(items with recycled content):
Items
with recycled content use waste product vs. new materials. Have you made the
effort to “rebuy” lately?
.....courtesy of “NSRA News”, April
1999.
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