Did you know? Reduce is one of the most important "Rs" for a reason!

By Lisa McNair

Think about it: If waste is not created in the first place, there's much less of an environmental impact.

To maximize your waste reduction efforts, try the following:
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• Reuse shopping bags, and use bottles and mugs instead of disposables when on the go.

 

• Borrow/share tools, party supplies, camping gear, sports equipment, board games and toys, costumes, fancy clothes, and larger items, such as lawn mowers and snow blowers.

 

• Re-purpose cans to store utensils and pens or grow seedlings; use cardboard for cat toys, decorations, or a doll house and doll furniture; and employ string, yarn, bobbles ,and buttons in your art projects.

If you have items you need to donate, visit toronto.ca/reuseit
for a list of organizations that will take clothing, books, toys,
bikes, electronics, furniture, housewares, and appliances
in good condition. 

You can also donate your new and used items (in any condition,
as long as they're not wet or smelly) at our next REmarket
​event, currently scheduled for June 14 and 15, 2023!

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