Excitement mounts as the new school year approaches! Store shelves fill with supplies, families pull out their checklists, and kids enjoy their last weeks of freedom. Among other things, this is a great opportunity for applying the 3 R's!
Reduce: Do you buy items in bulk? Packaging waste accounts for more than 30% of waste generated each year. Purchasing items in bulk minimizes what you have to throw away, and is more cost effective than buying individually packaged items. It also gives you the added perk of having backup materials on hand. You'll be so on top of things!