1 03 B UNDERSTAND REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE The

1. 03 B UNDERSTAND REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE The best place to practice conserving resources is at home. Individuals can substantially REDUCE, REUSE, AND RECYCLE waste and conserve resources by practicing the following: 1. 03 B Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 1

REDUCE: To cut the amount of WASTE used: SOLID WASTE (consuming and conserving): • Packaging: • Choose products with minimal packaging • Paper Products: • Reduce the amount of paper products used • Other: • Identify products and practices to reduce waste toxicity. (Batteries, pesticides, cleaners, polishes, deodorizers, etc. ) • REDUCE the amount of paper products used. 1. 03 B Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 2

REDUCE: To cut the amount of ENERGY used: • Lighting • Use fluorescent, energy saving bulbs • Use sunlight • Surface Units • Size of pan=size of burner • Use lids 1. 03 B Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 3

• Refrigerators / Freezers • Replace gaskets for a tight seal • Close doors • Ovens o Keep door closed during cooking 1. 03 B Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 4

REDUCE: To cut the amount of WATER used: • Faucets • Repair leaks • Dishwashing • Wash by hand • Wash then rinse…cut water off when washing • Run full loads • Air dry 1. 03 B Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 5

• Cooking Methods o Rinse fruits and vegetables quickly. 1. 03 B Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 6

REUSE: Products that you can use again Solutions • Consider reusable products • Maintain and repair durable products • Reuse bags, containers, and other items 1. 03 B Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 7

REUSE • Borrow, rent, or share items used infrequently • Sell or donate goods instead of throwing them out. • Be creative with leftovers and create new dishes. 1. 03 B Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 8

RECYCLE: Products that can be reprocessed to making something new Solutions: • Choose recyclable products • Select products made from recycled materials • Compost yard clippings and some food scraps. • Find creative ways to recycle “disposable” packages and products. 1. 03 B Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 9

Assignment • Choose 1 partner and create a poster that will serve as a public service announcement for someone that has no idea how to reduce, reuse, and recycle in the kitchen. • Your poster should encourage the person to use conservation techniques! • Include: information from the previous notes, pictures, reasons why conservation is important, and PICTURES OR GRAPHICS! 1. 03 B Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 10