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Reduce

Waste reduction means taking steps to decrease the amount of waste that we produce… For example, you can refuse a carrier bag when you buy an item that is small or easy to carry, or stop the amount of unwanted mail you receive...

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Reuse

Reuse means using an item again and again. Some items are specifically designed to be reused, for example, rechargeable batteries or real nappies. However, there are also many items that can be reused by someone else once you have finished with them, including clothes, books, furniture and carpets...

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Recycle

Recycle means using waste materials to manufacture new products. Recycling materials like cans, glass, paper and textiles recovers the valuable resources in waste to make new products...