A successful at-home waste reduction program should not be limited to recycling. In order to maximize the amount of waste reduction in our homes, there are many other methods that we may consider. Reducing the amount of trash we throw away can be done many ways. One way is to reduce the amount that we consume, which ultimately limits what we must throw away. Below are some ideas of how to reduce our trash output at home or work:

Holiday Shopping Guide - Inevitably, most of us do a great deal of shopping over the holiday season. Use this handy shopping guide to see what you can do to reduce the amount of waste around the holidays.

• Avoid Wasteful Packaging - at the grocery store, department store, ordering products on-line...here's some handy tips to reduce your packaging wastes.

• Avoid Disposable Items - they never last. Buying good, quality products saves money in the long run, and prevents the build-up of disposables in our trash can.

• Share or Rent Infrequently Used Items - especially when that weekend project gets over our heads and we just don't have the right tool to complete it.

• Environmental Shopping - is purchasing products that are more eco-friendly. From 'green' cleaners to recycled-content products, being a consciencious shopper helps to produce less waste.

This page last modified 2-17-06.