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Individuals: Create Less Food Waste

Individuals: Create Less Food Waste. Buy fresh food without packaging Be conscious of food waste Look at expiration dates Use leftover food, use food already purchased before buying more Donate non perishable, unspoiled food to local food banks, shelters

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Individuals: Create Less Food Waste

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  1. Individuals: Create Less Food Waste • Buy fresh food without packaging • Be conscious of food waste • Look at expiration dates • Use leftover food, use food already purchased before buying more • Donate non perishable, unspoiled food to local food banks, shelters • And less waste & less toxic waste in general…

  2. Contributions from Individuals @ Home • Reuse rags, jars, decorations, gift wrap • Return tires to be recycled or re-treaded • Check labels for recycled content and recyclability • Donate unused paint to neighbors/charities or take to waste collection • Buy products that contain minimal or no hazardous materials • Use minimal amount that does the job • Keep hazardous material in original containers and don’t remove labels • Recycle hazardous household waste • Support companies that practice corporate responsibility • Support restaurants that use china, silverware and glasses • Don’t buy anything disposable, just for one day

  3. Contributions from Individuals @ Work • Recycle office paper, newspapers, beverage containers, electronics, batteries • Encourage use of non-hazardous chemicals in products & processes • State/Federal disposal regulations-electronics & mercury containing lamps • Use two sided copying and printing • Buy supplies with recycled content • Use recycled printer cartridges and recycle cartridges • Enhance before replacing computers • Select new electronics for reuse and recycling (leasing) • Share left over food and donate untouched food to food banks • Buy supplies in bulk or multi-packs • Empty desk drawers and collect stored supplies for redistribution • Consider the durability of each item purchased • Buy energy efficient items (Energy Star or EPEAT registered)

  4. Contributions from Individuals • Garden • Feed soil with compost • Mow high and leave clippings (mulching lawn mowers – grasscycling) • Choose the right plant for the space, prepare soil, water deeply and infrequently • Travel • Hotel • Bedding / linen policy launder when requested only • Turn off lights, HVAC, TV • Shopping - combine items one bag/bring own bags • Dining - take only what you will use • Printed brochures, maps, programs – return, take only what you will use

  5. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and … • Review landscaping & food preparation • Refuse • Rot • Refill • Return • Repair • Repurpose

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