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REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE...RETHINK!

WASTER REDUCTION is an important element in conserving our natural resources and reducing pollution.  Waste reduction means consuming and throwing away less. It includes:

  • purchasing durable, long-lasting goods;
  • seeking products that use the least amount of packaging and are as free of pollutants as possible;

REUSE is great way to reduce the amount of waste that must be disposed.  According to the EPA, “Reusing products, when possible, is even better than recycling because the item does not need to be reprocessed before it can be used again.” 

You can extend the life of items you no longer want by:

  • Repurposing items such as glass jars and plastic jugs for storage

  • Repairing items when feasible

  • Selling usable items at a garage sale, flea market or consignment sale

  • Donating usable items to a local charity, school or other community group. 

Text Box: For additional information, 
check out these websites:
 
http://www.epa.gov/garbage/reduce.htm#reduce
 
http://www.use-less-stuff.com/ 
CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Bentonville

Helping Hands Thrifts N’ Gifts

1004 NW 11th

(479) 273-2511

 

Rogers

Salvation Army Thrift Store

102 N 24th

(479) 631-6972

 

Siloam Springs

Salvation Army Thrift Store

1029 S Maxwell

(479) 524-6091

 

BUILDING MATERIALS

Habitat for Humanity

Re-store

908 21st St., Bentonville

(479) 273-3638

 

Accepts donations of new and good quality used building materials including:  Doors, electrical fixtures, lumbers, windows, cabinets, appliances, roofing, plumbing, paint, carpet, tile, etc.

 

YOU ALSO MIGHT WANT TO CHECK OUT THESE ON-LINE SITES:

Craig's List:  Offers free ads for new and used items that you want to sell or donate or that you want to purchase.  Ads are posted daily and you never know what you'll find.  This is a terrific way to help reuse items that still have some life left!
Freecycle:  A free exchange service that connects people in our area who have an item that they want to give away for free with people who are looking for that type of item.  (You will need to create an account before you can use Freecycle.)

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Last modified: 01/05/09