Recycling Tip #2: Reuse that packaging

Let's face it, America is a country of consumers. Everyday we buy more and bring those items into our home. How much of that goes right back to your trash?

That box your new DVD player came in has styrofoam, paper and cardboard that can all be reused. Reusing these materials is better than recycling because a lot of water and electricity are consumed to recycle. Save the box for your move and then you don't have to buy one to wrap the DVD player up.. Use the styrofoam by breaking it into chunks instead of buying styrofoam peanuts or anywhere else you might need a little extra filling.

The #2 recycling tip; reuse everything you can or we won't have enough to go around.