The document discusses the waste hierarchy of reduce, reuse, and recycle. It explains that reducing waste by purchasing in bulk, buying items with less packaging, and switching to reusable items is the most effective way to minimize strain on the environment. Even after reducing waste, items can be reused to further decrease the amount of discarded waste. Finally, any remaining waste should be properly segregated and recycled, with recyclable materials including glass, newspaper, aluminum, cardboard and more.

10. • Segregate - To separate or isolate
from others or from a main body or
group.

11. •Dispose -Waste that
cannot be reused or
recycled in some form
eventually finds its way to
disposal. This disposal
includes landfills, but an
increasing number of
municipalities have
elected to divert waste
into resource recovery.
And …

13. •Reduce
The first and most effective component of the waste
hierarchy is reducing the waste created. Consumers are
encouraged to reduce their waste by purchasing in bulk,
buying items with less packaging and switching to
reusable instead of single-use items. Businesses can
adopt manufacturing methods that require fewer
resources and generate less waste. In addition to
benefiting the environment, these efforts often offer
consumers and businesses the financial incentive of
lower expenses in purchases.

14. Reuse
Despite efforts to reduce the amount of waste
generated, consumers and businesses still create
substantial waste. Much of thewaste can immediately
be reused to minimize the strain on the environment
and municipal waste management.
Recycle
When waste is eventually discarded, segregating items
for recycling from other waste is important.
Recyclables include glass, newspaper, aluminum,
cardboard and a surprising array of other materials.

19. My Recycling Procedure: