Energy Conservation

Ways to Reduce Household Waste

• Do not purchase products with excessive or unnecessary packaging.
• Purchase products in the largest size practical so as to reduce the product:packaging ratio. However, do not purchase products in larger quantities than you will actually use, and be aware that having a larger quantity on hand may cause you to use more of the product than you would have ordinarily used.
• Use and reuse gift bags in place of gift wrap.
• Bring your own bags or boxes along when shopping to carry your purchases home.
• Put off purchases whenever possible. You will often find that you didn't really need the item.
• Use rechargeable batteries instead of conventional batteries.
• Compost