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Information Line : Alternatives to Household Chemicals : How You Can Help : Speakers Bureau
How You Can Help
Shop Smart
- Take a canvas bag to the grocery store or reuse bags from previous visits.
- Buy products made of recycled materials such as paper towels, napkins, computer paper, etc.
- Buy in bulk. Economy sized products use less packaging and often cost less per ounce.
- Choose concentrates. Beverages, soups, even laundry detergents can be mixed in reusable containers rather than bought in large bottles or cans.
- Avoid excess packaging in recyclable containers and then be sure to recycle them.
- Go for durable over disposable. Use sponges, linens and ceramic mugs instead of paper towels, napkins and Styrofoam cups.
- Choose refillable pens and lighters, rechargeable batteries, and razors with replaceable blades.
- Use proper maintenance and care to make the things you buy last longer. Items such as lamps, furniture, appliances and electronic equipment can get a new life by being rebuilt or refurbished.
- Rent items you don't use often to cut down on discards. Check the telephone directory to find services and locations.
Other Hints
- Donate used goods such as clothes, furniture, toys and books to charities. Also buy these items by shopping at thrift stores, garage sales, consignment shops, etc.
- Pack lunches in reusable containers.
- Share a newspaper or magazine subscription with a family member or friend.
- Use the library as often as possible.
- Donate old books and magazines to jails, library sales, nursing homes, schools and charities.
- Write on both sides of paper.
- Eliminate junk mail. Remove your name from mailing lists by writing to:
Direct Marketing Association
Mail Preference Service
P.O. Box 9008
Farmingdale, NY 11735-9008
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