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Head Back to School with These Eco-Friendly Tips
As we start planning – and shopping – for the new school year, Republic Services encourages parents and teachers to incorporate sustainable practices whenever possible with these simple back-to-school shopping tips.Byline: BTB Editor
July 23, 2018 / Time to read: 5 minAs we start planning – and shopping – for the new school year, Republic Services encourages parents and teachers to incorporate sustainable practices whenever possible with these simple back-to-school shopping tips.
Useful tips as families and schools begin the new school year:
- Plan: Make a list before you shop for school supplies to limit impulse buying.
- Repurpose: Before shopping for new back-to-school items, sort through old supplies. Many from last year can be reused or repurposed.
- Buy Smart: Whenever possible, purchase supplies made from recycled or reused products.
- Reuse: Bring drinks to school in a thermos or reusable water bottle and be sure to recycle milk cartons, plastic bottles or other recyclable containers.
- Pack it Up: If bringing your lunch from home, use reusable containers and carry them in a reusable bag or lunch box.
- Volunteer: Find out if your school has a recycling program, and take part. If not, team up with administrators and teachers to start a recycling program that works for your school.
- Empty, Clean & Dry®: Always make sure your recyclables are EMPTY, CLEAN and DRY before tossing them in the recycling bin.
The new school year is the perfect time to identify and minimize the impact of individual activities on the local environment. Do your part today!
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