We bundle up lots of bags of trash each week. Factories, hospitals, and all businesses create tons trash every day. We're running out of land for landfills (garbage dumps).
Some of the trash we make is dangerous. It's called hazardous waste, and disposing of it improperly can hurt the land, the air and the water. These are big Earth problems, but working together, we can solve some of them.
Buying less is one of the best ways to reduce trash. Like buying toys or food that is packaged in the smallest amount of packaging, or none at all. Don’t buy stuff that you’ll need to throw away, like paper plates or plastic utensils.
Also, there are lots of ways to reuse items instead of filling up our trash cans. We can pack “Earth safe” lunches with reusable lunch bags. Rechargeable batteries can be used over and over. Washable dishes can be used for years. Reuse a sponge or rag for cleaning up spills instead of using paper towels. How many shopping bags do you collect each week?
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