The 3Rs are reduce, reuse, and recycle. By doing these three things, we could accomplish many things and keep goods and materials out of landfills which means that we could reduce the amount of waste we throw away. This results in less hazadous waste and advances green technology. Plus, they conserve Earth's natural resouces and save land and money.
Tip: One way to reduce is to reuse!
| Reduce | Reuse | Recycle |
|---|---|---|
| Save Water by turning off faucets | Use cloth bags for your groceries or reuse your plastic grocery bags | Recycle plastic |
| Save Electricity by turning off the light switch when you leave a room shortly | Use resealable containers as an alternative for plastic wraps | Recycle paper |
| Steel cutlery instead of plastic utensils | Reuse paper and plastic bottles for crafts | Buy rechargable batteries |
| Mending clothes instead of buying new ones | Jars could be used to store leftovers or take food on-the-go | Recycle other materials like glass, cardboard, and metal |