The free, downloadable Wallet Buddy from The Center for a New American Dream is a great constant reminder to make sustainable purchases (including avoiding unessentials). Reduce Purchases: In general, think before you buy any product - do you really need it? How did the production of this product impact the environment and what further impacts will there be with the disposal of the product (and associated packaging materials)? When you are thinking about buying something, try the 30-Day Rule - wait 30 days after the first time you decide you want a product to really make your decision.Determine Your Impact: The Eco Footprint, Carbon Footprint and Water Footprint calculators give you a great way to determine how you are impacting the environment.By making the effort to reduce what you own, you will naturally purchase less/create less waste in the future. Only keep belongings that you use/enjoy on a regular basis. Simplify: Simplify your life as much as possible.Go Zero Waste: The ultimate goal - learn how at Zero Waste Home.
For a great overview of how raw materials and products move around the world, see the video The Story of Stuff. Please help to promote a greater awareness of the importance of the "Reduce" part of the Reduce-Reuse-Recycle mantra. The critical first step of waste prevention has been overshadowed by a focus on recycling.
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