- purchasing durable, long-lasting goods;
- seeking products that use the least amount of packaging and are as free of pollutants as possible;
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:
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:
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Repurposing items such as glass jars and plastic jugs for storage
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Repairing items when feasible
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Selling usable items at a garage sale, flea market or consignment sale
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Donating usable items to a local charity, school or other community group.
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.) |