Tips To Reduce Trash Volume

Reuse:

G             Use washable plastic containers instead of plastic food storage bags.

G             Use a travel mug instead of purchasing “to-go” coffee in store cups.

G             Buy economy sized containers and refill dispenser bottles/containers.

G             Do not buy water bottles – refill container of choice with Columbia well water from your tap.

G             Purchase reusable shopping bags of fabric or other material.

Recycle:

G             Always follow recycling guidelines.

G             Make recycling easy with organized bins and containers for recyclables.

G             Donate or give away good useable items.

G             Consider “freecycling” – www.freecycle.org – to give away unwanted items.

G             Purchase goods made from recycled materials.

Reduce:

G             Avoid disposable items when possible.

G             Avoid using paper and plastic ware when possible.

G             Compost! 

Resources:

G             There are innumerable websites on the internet – try a search.  Some are very helpful and some are even humorous.

G             Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection

G             U.S. Department of Environmental Protection