Shannon Schafer, B.S., N.E. Certified Nutritionist

Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling!

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* Recycle all paper (junk mail, boxes, magazines, envelopes, food boxes), bottles and cans (aluminum, glass, metal, and plastic) by putting them in the blue cart.

* Buy products with little or no packaging and buying the largest size I can use. (This not only saves the amount of materials being thrown into trash or recycling cans, but also saves money!)

* Buy reusable, quality products such as non-disposable cameras, reusable or electric razors, and reusable dishes, mugs, and utensils.

* Bring your own mug when you get coffee. Paper cups waste money and landfill space. Plus, bringing your own cup to local coffee houses can save you an average of $36.00 a year.

* Buy products that are made with recycled materials. (Look for paper products that contain post-consumer content).

* Take only what you need (i.e.: refuse unneeded give-a-ways, bags, or fliers).

* Save gas by using public transportation or carpooling to work.

* Compost fruit and vegetable scraps, as well as yard trimmings.

* Reduce junk mail by visiting stopjunkmail.org or by sending a postcard with your name(s) and address to:
Mail Preference Service, Direct Marketing Association, P.O. Box 9008, Farmingdale, NY, 11735-9608.