3 Easy Ways to Waste Less
Did you know that since 1960, U.S. per capita solid waste generation has risen by almost 70%? Stricter environmental regulation decreased the number of landfills from 7,924 to 1,654 between 1988 and 2005, meaning we have fewer but bigger landfills. Source: Municipal Solid Waste, Environmental Protection Agency.
- You can use less plastic. Keep reusable cloth bags with you or in your vehicle at all times. They’ll be ready for you whenever you’re picking up a few items or doing a larger grocery trip!
- You can buy second-hand clothing from retailers like Savers, which carries inexpensive, decent quality and even brand-name, barely used items. Or visit Habitat for Humanity’s Habitat ReStores for salvaged materials to use in your next home improvement project.
- You can recycle! Bookmark a handy online guide to recycling in Madison, or find a recycling center near you at the National Recycling Coalition.
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