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REDUCE
Every person generates approximately 4.2 pounds of trash a day! That translates to about three quarters of a ton each year, per person.
Waste prevention or source reduction refers to the practice of decreasing the amount of garbage generated. Consuming and throwing away less garbage is one way we can manage solid waste. Source reduction is a way to actually prevent the making of trash in the first place!
There are different ways a consumer can make less trash.
One way is to purchase durable, long lasting goods and products. Seeking products that have little packaging decreases the amount of trash made. Buying fewer items, avoiding single-use items or avoiding buying things we don’t need are all ways to reduce our trash.
Using less hazardous items for cleaning, lawn care and other purposes is another component of source reduction.
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