Think Green before you shop! 

There are some simple shopping suggestions to follow if you want to improve recycling and reduce waste. These suggestions are based on carefully choosing what you buy and how much of it you buy. For instance, do you really need it, or is it just going on the shelf? Or, can you reuse it, or the container or package it’s in? How about, is the item made of recycled material? It should say so on the container or package. These simple suggestions can result in reducing waste, keeping one-time items out of landfills, and saving you money. Plus, these practices will save energy, natural resources, and reduce carbon emissions from manufacturing processes of raw materials. Think Green before you shop. For more information, go to www.epa.gov/recycling/think-green-you-shop