Eco-Living Guide: Why Reduce?

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Eco-Living Guide: Why Reduce?

FOCUS AREAS: Citizen Action, Community Education, Eco-Living, Plastics Pollution, Zero Waste Benefits
KEYWORDS: Boulder County, Campaign, Composting, Disposables, Eco-Living, Educational Materials, Green Purchasing, Landfill, Plastic, Pollution, Public Health, Reduce, Single-Use

Reducing the “stuff” in our lives prevents the need to create a product in the first place, avoiding the resulting impact on our environment, climate, and people. It’s also the easiest step we can ALL take, regardless of what recycling or composting services exist in our community.

This resource discusses five key benefits of reducing our waste.