Tell Your Mom or Dad!
Buy Reusable and Long Lasting Items
Products that can be reused are cheaper in the long run than those you throw away and buy over and over again. Goods that are designed to last a long time are also cheaper in the long run than those that wear out quickly. A family can save lots of money each year buy buying reusable and long lasting products.
Let your parents know you are interested in helping recycle and that you would like to be involved in the following.
1.Use ______batteries in toys, flashlights and radios. ______batteries are much less expensive in the long run.
2.Use _____ diapers instead of disposable diapers.
3.When you go on vacation, use a real ______instead of disposable ones. If you take 24 pictures each month you will save more than $100 each year.
4.Many families spend more than $250 each year on _____ towels and napkins. Switch to cloth napkins, sponges, and cloth towels or wipes.
5.Use ______plates, cups, and silverware for parties and picnics instead of disposable products.
6.Use an electric razor or hand razor with replaceable blades instead of ______razors.
7.Buy high quality/long life _____. They cost less per mile traveled and reduce the problem of disposing of used _____.
8.Buy juice in ______and use reuseable containers instead of single serving packages.
9.Use a washable commuter mug for your morning coffee and eliminate a ______or plastic cup every day.
10.Bring _____ to the market, either cloth ones or your old paper and plastic ones. When buying only a few items, don't take a ___.
11.Clean and service your appliances, computers, tools, and cars so that they will enjoy long lives. Before you replace them, check to see if they are ______.
12.Save money by buying ______water in a large plastic jug instead of six packs of 16 ounce bottles. Reuse plastic water bottles.
13.Consider sharing with family, friends or neighbors ______that is used infrequently such as hedge clippers, pruners, fruit pickers or chain saws.
14.Buy products in ______that you know you will be able to recycle.
15.Buy ______in a large box instead of in individual serving sizes.
Styrofoam
Tires
Rechargeable
Disposable
Cereal
Equipment
Cloth
Containers
Bag
Concentrates
Camera
Paper
Bottled
Washable
Repairable