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Reducing and Reusing Basics
The most effective way to reduce waste is to not create it in the first place. Making a new product requires a lot of materials and energy: raw materials must be extracted from the earth, and the...
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Recycling Basics
Recycling is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products. Recycling can benefit your community and the...
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How Do I Recycle? Common Recyclables
Find a Recycling Location Near YouThe following links exit the site ExitEarth9111-800-RECYCLING.comDisclaimer: These sites are listed for informational purposes only. US EPA does not endorse any of...
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Composting ResourcesComposting Fact Sheet and how-to Guide (PDF)(2 pp, 603.66K)Cornell Waste Management Institute's Small Scale Composting ExitCompost is organic material that can be added to soil to...
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Reducing Wasted Food Basics
Most people don't realize how much food they throw away every day — from uneaten leftovers to spoiled produce. More than 97 percent of the food we throw away end up in landfills. In 2010, we landfilled...
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Tools and ResourcesComprehensive Procurement Guidelines help businesses purchase recycled materials.Tools for Local Government Recycling Programs help create or maintain a residential recycling...
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Reducing Wasted Food At Home
Most people don't realize how much food they throw away every day — from uneaten leftovers to spoiled produce. About 95 percent of the food we throw away ends up in landfills or combustion facilities....
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Tools and ResourcesComprehensive Procurement Guidelines help businesses purchase recycled materials.Waste Reduction Model (WARM) helps solid waste planners track and report greenhouse gas emissions...
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Electronics Donation and Recycling
Additional Recycling and Donation ResourcesThe following links exit the site ExitCall2RecycleEarth911Electronic Industries AllianceGreenerGadgetsRelated InformationCheck out our Secret Life of a Smart...
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Related ResourcesHow do I recycle my...? Composting at Home Household Hazardous Waste Find out what you can do to help make a difference in our environment every day. Whether you're at home, on the go,...
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The Secret Life of a Smart Phone
Did you know that smart phones have a significant impact on the environment?Understanding the life cycle of a smart phone can help you make environmentally smart choices about your phone—and what to do...
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Donating Food
By redirecting unspoiled food from landfill to our neighbors in need, individuals can support their local communities and reduce environmental impact. Non-perishable and unspoiled perishable food can...
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Reducing Wasted Food At Home
Most people don't realize how much food they throw away every day — from uneaten leftovers to spoiled produce. About 95 percent of the food we throw away ends up in landfills or combustion facilities....
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Tools and ResourcesComprehensive Procurement Guidelines help businesses purchase recycled materials.Waste Reduction Model (WARM) helps solid waste planners track and report greenhouse gas emissions...
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