Reusing waste is similar to reducing waste in the sense that if you reuse an item then you are reducing the amount of waste that goes to a landfill or incinerator. However, the methods of reusing waste may differ from how you reduce waste. Most commonly today, the reuse of many household items into items used for other purposes is considered upcycling. These items are very popular, especially on internet sites like Etsy.
When we simply don't want something, it is more than likely that someone could use it, so we should donate these items!
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When we buy, we don't have to get the newest item every time. Sometimes used or refurbished products are cheaper and better!
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Single-use items are very wasteful as we can only use them once before discarding them. Thus, we need to put reusable items first on our list for sustainability!
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