Within the last 35 years, the amount of waste each person creates has almost doubled from 2.7 to 4.6 pounds per day. In a sustainable community, waste is not a problem to be disposed of, but a resource to be used and reused.

Responsible waste management involves:

• Reduction of waste
• Reuse of waste materials
• Recycling of goods
• Buying products made from recycled content

These actions save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by decreasing the consumption of raw materials and energy used during manufacturing, transportation, and disposal.

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