How do you: reduce, reuse & recycle?
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Reduce, reuse, recycle are three words reminding us to create less waste and leave a smaller footprint on the earth, for the sake of our children and the world they will inherit.
You may have heard Jack Johnson sing the catchy reduce, reuse, recycle song (apologies for putting that in your head all day!). Chances are you already recycle and know the basics around reducing and reusing. Don’t worry if you’re not 100% sure about how to get good at all three, because we’re going to break it down!
Why should you care about the three Rs?
The three R’s are three key ways to reduce the 14 million tonnes of waste making its way to landfill each year. If we can all reduce, reuse and recycle, we’re actively helping the environment. The best thing about these is that they are easy and start small and work your way up! Nobody’s asking you to upcycle everything you own. Still, a tiny action today can make a big difference to everyone’s tomorrow.
Breaking down the three Rs
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