| Because of global warming, pollution, diminishing | | | | - Metal cans and plastic containers can be used |
| forests, and a limited supply of natural resources, | | | | for storing items. |
| people are becoming more aware of the | | | | - Donate old clothes, furniture, and toys to a |
| importance of protecting the environment. Waste | | | | charity. |
| in the environment affects the air, water, land, | | | | - Use silverware and dishes instead of plastic |
| animals, plants, and humans. When we use the | | | | utensils and plates. |
| environment as a waste dump, we take away | | | | - Store food in reusable plastic containers. |
| land from wildlife, pollute the environment, and | | | | Another way to reuse is to hire a junk removal |
| deplete natural resources. One way people are | | | | service. Except for hazardous materials, junk |
| doing their part to protect the environment is | | | | removal companies will come and remove just |
| adopting the Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Waste | | | | about any type of waste. This includes furniture, |
| Program. The 3R program reduces the amount of | | | | appliances, electronics, and construction refuse. |
| garbage going into landfills thereby protecting and | | | | Many junk removal businesses donate items to |
| conserving our environment. | | | | charities, repair items, and recycle. |
| Reduce: People reduce by purchasing items that | | | | Recycling: This process involves making new |
| are durable and last a long time. By purchasing | | | | products out of old products. This means potential |
| long lasting products with very little packaging, you | | | | landfill waste becomes a new product. You can |
| will decrease the amount of waste entering a | | | | protect the environment by buying products that |
| landfill. Other ways of reducing waste include: | | | | contain recycled materials. Many of the things we |
| - Buy products that do not require a lot of | | | | use every day are recycled. Recycled products |
| energy and resources to manufacture. Look for | | | | include: paper towels, toilet paper, paper bags, |
| products that contain environmentally friendly | | | | beverage bottles and cans, milk cartons, and |
| packaging. | | | | much more. Most products have the recycle label |
| - Reduce car use by riding your bicycle, carpooling | | | | on the package. |
| with friends, walking, or taking the bus. | | | | Many towns and cities have recycling programs. |
| - Composting is a great way to dispose of | | | | Some places even have mandatory recycling |
| kitchen waste. It is healthy for the soil and less | | | | programs. Junk removal companies are actively |
| waste will go into the landfill. | | | | involved in reusing and recycling. These companies |
| - Turn off lights that you are not using and use | | | | are very aware of the public's concern for the |
| energy efficient light bulbs. | | | | environment so they make reusing and recycling |
| - Turn off the taps when brushing your teeth. | | | | a big part of their business. Make sure you ask a |
| Reducing will help with conservation efforts and | | | | junk removing company how much they recycle. |
| decrease landfill waste and energy use. Reducing | | | | You will feel good knowing that not all of the junk |
| results in less pollution and a cleaner environment. | | | | you are getting rid of will end up in a land fill. |
| It also helps conserve natural resources. | | | | Reducing, reusing, and recycling helps lessen our |
| Reuse: You can reduce waste by reusing | | | | impact on the environment and benefits the |
| products. Reusing methods include repairing | | | | community. With the help of environmentally |
| damaged items, donating items to a worthy | | | | conscious companies such as junk removal |
| cause, or finding another way to use them. Some | | | | companies, we are decreasing the amount of |
| reusing tips include: | | | | waste going into landfills. By participating in the 3R |
| - Use cloth grocery bags instead of plastic bags. | | | | program, you will feel good knowing that you are |
| They can be used repeatedly. | | | | doing your part to leave a healthier planet for |
| - Use reusable lunch bags. | | | | your children. |