This document discusses the 3R approach of reduce, reuse, and recycle to help preserve and conserve the environment. The 3Rs - reduce creating waste by using long-lasting goods, reuse items through repairing or donating, and recycle things that would otherwise become waste. Recycling saves natural resources and reduces waste, helping to make the world a cleaner place while saving costs. The document provides examples of how different materials like plastic, paper, glass and metal can be reduced, reused or recycled.