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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:
These actions save money and
reduce greenhouse gas emissions by decreasing the consumption of
raw materials and energy used during manufacturing,
transportation, and disposal. If fewer materials enter the
landfill, the product’s life is extended and the production of
methane, a landfill and greenhouse gas is limited.
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What You Can Do
Reduce and
Reuse
Recycle
Compost
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