The Three R’s for Today!

Protecting and preserving our resources is everybody’s job, and it relies on these R’s…reducing consumption, reusing what we can and recycling what is beyond reuse.

Learning the basics of the new three R’s is simple once you understand the benefits and follow some basic guidelines:

Properly dispose of your recyclable items to insure that they end up in the right place to be recycled, saving the energy and cost required to create a new can, bottle or paper cup. Simple fact: up to 75% of America’s trash can be recycled but current statistics indicate that only 25% is.

When we acquire and consume less, we reduce waste, helping us to become more environmentally conscious as consumers and citizens.

By reusing and recycling we reduce the impact upon our landfills. Which in turn helps to keep our planet safer and cleaner. Simple fact: toxins from garbage in landfills can leak and contaminate our ground water.

Recycling made Simple

      •  No need to remove stickers and labels from bottles, cans,
          jugs and jars
      •  Yes remove tops, metal lids, plastic lids, and caps
      •  No need to wash items clean
      •  Yes empty containers of food waste and no mold

Glass: all types

Metal: most cans, tins and aluminum foil

Paper: envelopes, boxes, magazines, newspapers, copy paper

Plastic: detergent containers, water bottles, milk jugs, food containers, most yogurt containers. For #3-#7 plastic types, check with your local facility.

Simplify by Reducing

Grocery Bags: Whether you chose paper or plastic in the past is not a concern. If you have either around still, reuse them. And for the future say no to both choices. Invest in reusable bags: canvas, mesh, cloth or even homemade bags are all environmentally friendly choices, not to mention more fashionable too.  Any Stanberry agent can give you a FREE reusable tote…

Water Containers: Just say no to disposable! It is recommended we drink 4-16oz bottles of water a day, that adds up to close to 120 disposable bottles per month. Quench your thirst and waste by investing in 3-4 refillable plastic bottles.

Reusable Coffee Mugs: No more double-cup plus a sleeve for the daily grind. Make it personal; purchase a reusable stainless or ceramic option to enjoy your cup-o-joe on the go.

And Lastly, Simply Reuse

Remember that great old saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure”? We’ll it certainly still applies today; if you can’t find a place to recycle it, you can always donate it.

For further questions on recycling, the cans and cant’s or to donate specific items, try these sources:

      •  earth911.org
      •  obviously.com/recycle
      •  freecycle.org
      •  craigslist.org

Every act of conservation and caring matters. We hope the three R’s will become second nature in your everyday life.