The first step in the recycling process is reducing. Here are some tips to reduce the amount of trash we produce.

• Look for containers that can be reused or recycled, like aluminum and glass or ones that can be composted like paper.
• Buy in bulk or concentrated products whenever you can.
• Avoid items that are made to be thrown away after only a few uses like disposable razors or flashlights.
• Look for products you can use over and over again like thermos jars, recharagable batteries, cloth towels, glass plates, etc.
• Look for creative ways to practice source reduction.

You probably have some creative things you do to reduce waste products. Send us your ideas.