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From The EAC: The Five Rs
We all know the three Rs - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Have you heard of the other two Rs?
The Five Rs are guiding principles for reducing the waste that we produce. Here’s the hierarchy in order of importance:
Refuse: This is the leading principle that tells us to refuse anything we don’t really need.
Reduce: Thinking about what is actually needed and cutting out what is not.
Reuse: Can we repurpose or repair an item rather than recycle or throw it out?
Rot: Composting kitchen scraps and yard trimmings keeps it out of the landfill.
Recycle: Lastly, if it can’t do any of the above, we can recycle.
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