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10 Tips for recycling
Contributed by: Team Tree Hugger (Link (21st July 2008)
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1. First things first, a little R & R & R
The aphorism is so tired it almost might seem like “reduce, reuse, recycle” should go without saying. But in fact, most of us
have only really heard the last third of the phrase, and they’re ranked in order of importance. Reducing the amount that
we consume, and shifting our consumption to well-designed products and services, is the first step. Finding constructive
uses for “waste” materials is next. And tossing it in the blue bin is last. (The garbage can is not on the list, for good reason.)
Through a balance of these three principals you can easily see your landfill-destined waste dwindle fast. A good example of
recycling is setting your empty water bottles in the bin on the curb. But by using a water filter and reusable container you
can reduce or completely eliminate your need for disposable plastic bottles.
2. Know what you can and can't recycle
Read up on the recycling rules for your area and make sure you don't send anything in that can't be processed. Each city
has its own specifics, so try to follow those guidelines as best you can.
3. Buy recycled
The essence of recycling is the cyclical movement of materials through the system, eliminating waste and the need to