You can help protect our planet and make a difference in our
future. The EPA offers resources to increase awareness of solid
waste issues, encourage and increase waste-reducing behaviors,
and inspire participation in environmental outreach activities.
You can help keep our planet clean and green! Use this site to
find out more. By taking a few steps to create less trash every
day, you can make a big difference! Don't just teach the
ABCs—teach the RRRs! Access materials to help your students
learn how to reduce and better manage waste. - Use products made
with recycled materials - Use energy-efficient light bulbs and
rechargeable batteries - Shop with cloth bags - Reuse plastic
bags, cups, containers, etc. - Repair items instead of throwing
them away. - Compost your food and yard waste. Did You Know? -
More than 95% of food scraps that could be composted end up in
landfills. Learn how to compost at home. - The average person
creates about 4.43 pounds of trash every day—2.4 pounds of which
ends up in landfills.