Reduce Recycle Reuse

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Reduce Recycle Reuse
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CATEGORIES OF TRASH GENERATED BY AMERICAN
HOUSEHOLDS
http//curiosity.discovery.com/question/america-pr
oduce-trash
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Trash Goes to Landfill

• Shotwell landfill in Knightdale
• Technology is already known
• No burning of trash required- no pollution

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WHAT CAN WE DO WITH TRASH?Reduce

1. Get off most national marketing
2. Avoid single-serving products in favor of larger
   servings or buying in bulk
3. Take your own reusable cloth bag so you don't
   need "paper or plastic.
4. Composting food waste

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WHAT CAN WE DO WITH TRASH?Recycle
2. Recycled paper
1. Recycled plastic
4. Recycled blue jeans
3. Recycled glass
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WHAT CAN WE DO WITH TRASH?Reuse
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nyecashmere
1. Reuse building supplies 2. Reuse foam
peanuts
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Reuse - 5. Trash to Electricity