Precycling is a term that refers to the consideration of the use and disposal of all components of the item you are purchasing, including the packaging. It means buying products that use less material, create less solid waste, and conserve valuable landfill space. This is different from recycling, which is focused on items after they become waste. In both cases the end result is the same: reducing the drain on natural resources.
How do you precycle?
Its as simple as carrying your own shopping bags to the store. Other ideas are:
* get your name off mailing lists to reduce your junk mail.
* Use baking soda and water as a good tile and tub cleaner and a natural acid, such as vinegar, to remove lime scale.
* Use cloth dish towels, instead of a paper ones.
* Buy refurbished toner cartridges or refill them yourself if possible.
* Think "litter-less lunches" for work or any meals away from home. Avoid store-bought single servings and instead place sandwiches, snacks and drinks in reusable containers rather than plastic bags.
* Shave with brushed-on cream rather than canned foam.
* Drink your coffee or other beverage in a reusable mug
* Instead of juice boxes, buy juice concentrate and fill a small reusable thermos for your child's lunch. (check out http://www.complementaryhealth.ca/klean_kanteens.htm)
* Buying items made from recycled materials or from unused or refurbished packaging components.
All these ideas save you money too, always a good idea. What ideas do you have?
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