Infographics: Taking Charge of Waste

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M A N A G E M E N T
5 R'S WASTE
REFUSE
REDUCE
REUSE
RETHINK
RECYCLE
e d u r e v . i n
Refuse means saying no to things we don't
need or things that create a lot of waste.
For instance, we can refuse plastic straws
and use metal or paper straws instead to
help protect the environment.
Reduce means using less. We can reduce
waste by buying only what we need. For
example, we can buy a smaller snack pack
instead of a big one if we know we won't
finish it.
Reuse means using things again instead of
throwing them away. We can reuse old jars
as containers for storing things like pencils
or buttons. 
Rethink means thinking about our choices
and finding ways to reduce waste. For
example, instead of using disposable plastic
cups, we can use reusable cups or bottles for
our drinks.
Recycle means turning old things into new
things. We can recycle paper by collecting used
paper and sending it to a recycling center. The
paper can then be made into new paper
products