3. Reduce. Lower the amount you buy & how often you buy. Borrow things when you can. Look for items that last longer and have many uses. 4. Reuse. Upcycle items you would typically throw away. Get many uses out of the things you buy. Avoid single-use items, especially those made of plastic. Get creative using what you already own! 5. Repair Take wrapped cucumbers. Just 2g of packaging keeps them fresh for 14 days rather than three. So there are trade-offs. But keeping in mind that some plastics take 1,000 years to biodegrade, anything you can do to REDUCE, REUSE, and – failing that – RECYCLE will make a difference. The three Rs. Everyone must recycle. That includes residents whether living in a single or multi-family building, every business including non-profits, and all public and private agencies and institutions (e.g. colleges, hospitals, local and state government agencies). It's the Law! Visit RecycleCT to learn about the benefits of recycling right. Check out our reduce reuse recycle poster selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our prints shops. .

recycle reduce reuse replace