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REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE-PART 2 Print E-mail
 
Glass BottlesIn part 2 of our series on reduce, reuse and recycle, we take a look at ways to reduce our impact on the environment by reusing items.
REUSE

Reuse items already available instead of purchasing brand new ones where possible.

 

CHANGE IN HABIT

WAYS TO DO IT

SAVINGS?

Make use of unwanted clothing, furniture and white goods. 

·         Hold a garage sale.

·         Sell through the local classifieds.

·         Donate to family, friends or a local charity.

·         Offer it to others in the Townsville region via: www.freecycle.org

 

Yes, a great way to

make money, or to

save expenditure for

others.

Buy second-hand rather than new.

·         Garage sales.

·         Local classifieds.

·         Local op shops & second-hand stores.

Yes definitely!

Purchase items that can be used over and over again.

·         Rechargeable batteries.

·         Brown paper bags for lunches instead of disposable plastic wrap.

 

Yes in the long term.

As seen in "Up to 10" magazine, April 2009. 

SOURCES USED IN THIS ARTICLE: 

(1)  http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/environmental_management/waste/waste_minimisation/reduce_reuse_recycle/ 

(2)   http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs%40.nsf/94713ad445ff1425ca25682000192af2/1647509ef7e25faaca2568a900154b63?OpenDocument  Population clock 28th January at 11.41am Canberra Time.

(3)   www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/resources/documents/Info3_The_3Rs.doc

(4)   www.recyclingnearyou.com.au

(5)   www.freecycle.org

(6)   www.byobags.com.au

 
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