Waste Reduction and Reuse
Waste Reduction and Reuse Videoconference
April 10, 2002
Why Try to Reduce Waste?
n“It’s the right thing to do.”
nSaves Money
nSaves Natural Resources
nReduces Disposal Costs (PAYT)
nCan Save Time
nIt’s Fun!
Top 10Waste Reduction Activities
10. Create Recycled Arts and Crafts
9. Donate Unwanted Goods
8. Repair Items
7. Reduce Unwanted Mail
6. Shop Carefully
Top 10Waste Reduction Activities
5. Compost and Grasscycle
4. Start a Pay-as-You-Throw Program
3. Join the Waste Prevention Forum
2. Visit the DEP Waste Reduction WebPage
1. Stop Wearing Neckties
National Waste PreventionCoalition
n“Junk Mail” Reduction
nReuse
nPackaging Reduction
nNews
nMany Links to Other Sites
nWaste Prevention Forum
nhttp://dnr.metrokc.gov/swd/nwpc/
For More Information
nwww.dep.state.pa.us, directLINK“Waste Reduction”
ne-mail: gharder@state.pa.us