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green garbage conversation paragraph in english

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Everyday Health  Healthy Living  Green Health 

Teaching Our Children to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rebuy

These four R's are simple environmental concepts that any child can learn, early on.

By Krisha McCoy

Medically Reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH

When kids see the trash from their home being taken away by a garbage collector, it can be hard for them to grasp that this garbage actually ends up somewhere else, like in a landfill, and doesn't just disappear. But when you adopt environmentally responsible practices in your home, you teach your children not only about where trash ends up, but also how they can work with you to produce less garbage and thereby protect the environment.

Here are some ways to put the four R's, reduce, reuse, recycle, and rebuy, into practice in your home.

Earth Day Every Day: Reduce

There are many ways you can reduce the amount of waste you create. Take your kids shopping with you and lead by example as you take the following steps to cut down on waste:

Say no to disposable shopping bags. Bring your own reusable ones instead.Choose products that have the least amount of packaging.Buy in bulk when purchasing items like laundry detergent, shampoo, pet food, cat litter, and other household items.Buy unpackaged items in loose bins when available, such as tools and produce.Use what you already have instead of buying something new whenever possible.Buy liquid products that are concentrated.Avoid single serving foods that require extra packaging.