By following the Four Rs, you and your family can make good choices so that less trash goes to the landfill (AWAY). The most important part is to think ahead. Before you get an item, think about what you will do with it when you are done.
Ask yourself:
If the answer is no, find a similar item and ask these questions again until you can answer yes to one or more of them.
An easy way to start following the Four Rs is with the lunch you bring to school or on a field trip. Small choices you make every day at home and at school can have a big impact on the environment.
Next, test your knowledge in our Trash Sorting Activity. Remember to use the Four Rs!