Tips to Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Environmental responsibility is everyone’s responsibility. Today, instead of having only 17 thousand EPA employees working to protect the environment, we now have over 300 million Americans as environmental partners making environmentally protective choices. By equipping this growing army of environmental stewards with the tools they need to meet today’s challenges, EPA is helping America shift into a green culture.
Tips to Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Allow grass clippings to stay on the lawn, instead of bagging them. The cut grass will decompose and return to the soil naturally. More backyard composting ideas.
Don’t fertilize before a rain storm. Your fertilizer - along with your money - washes away down the storm drains. More on greenscaping.
Composting turns food scraps and yard trimmings into natural soil additives for lawns and gardens. Read more
When properly composted, wastes can become natural soil additives for lawns and gardens, and used as potting soil for house plants. More on composting.
Maintain and repair products. Keep appliances in good working order. Follow manufacturers' suggestions for proper operation and maintenance. More ways you can reduce waste.
Be creative about reducing waste. Give pet hamsters or gerbils paper towel and toilet paper cardboard tubes with which to play. Use an egg carton to plant seedlings. Other creative tips to reduce waste.
When you travel, stay at hotels that use less water or energy. Unplug your VCR or other electronics that use electricity even when "off." More ways to save when you travel.
Take reusable bags on shopping trips. Keep them in your car or near your door to remember. Learn more about cutting waste on shopping trips.