There are many things each of us can do to reduce waste and conserve
natural resources. Go through the following Home Reduction and Reuse Quiz
and see how you rate.
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1. always turn off the lights when you leave a room? |
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2. take lunch to work in reusable containers? |
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3. reuse cups, plates, and utensils for picnics and cookouts? |
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4. tell businesses to stop sending you unwanted mail? |
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5. buy larger, bulk packages of juice, cereal, snacks, etc.?
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6. take your own bags when you go shopping? |
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7. save leftover food in airtight, reusable containers? |
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8. use both sides of the paper when writing letters or making
photocopies? |
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9. use alkaline, rechargeable batteries? |
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10. use a sponge or cloth for cleaning up spills and
drying hands? |
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11. give unwanted clothes, toys and furniture to charities or
service groups? |
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12. save paper, ribbons, and bows after unwrapping presents? |
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13. think about repairability and durability when purchasing
larger items? |
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14. use cloth diapers most of the time for your young child? |
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15. replace burnt out incandescent lightbulbs with compact
fluorescents? |