Question

Story Writing on Four R’s (Reduce,  Reuse, Recycle, Refuse)​

Answer 1

Answer:

Refuse

You can cut down on your waste simply by refusing to buy individually packaged items and single-use plastics.

Start bringing metal straws and coffee tumblers for your drinks

Use eco-bags whenever you go shopping instead of using paper and plastic bags

Avoid buying individually packaged candy

Opt to receive your bills online instead of getting paper bills

Avoid using disposable plates, utensils, and cups

Reduce

Part of throwing away less is buying less, and being more mindful as a consumer. Before you purchase something, consider whether you really need it, and how many uses you’ll get out of it.

Instead of buying cheap clothes you’ll need to replace in a few months, invest in well-made items that will last you for years

Take good care of your clothes, shoes, and bags so they don’t wear out as quickly

Instead of using paper filters when you make your coffee, look for a coffee machine with a reusable filter, or switch to a French press.

Reuse

Before tossing out your trash, consider whether it can be repurposed as something else.

Use a chipped mug as a pen or toothbrush holder

Keep ribbons from Christmas gifts and use them to wrap your presents

Re-use old jars, pots, bottles, and plastic tupperware

Purchase rechargeable batteries

Compost coffee grounds and tea bags and use them as fertilizer

Turn single-use plastics into ecobricks

Recycle

As we've mentioned, after refusing, reducing, and reusing, recycling is the last resort in the waste management hierarchy. Make sure to properly sort and clean your items before bringing them to recycling centers. You can even make some extra cash by selling your stuff to junk shops. Papemelroti has compiled a nifty list of recycling centers around the Philippines, and a price guide for recyclable items

I hope it's helpful