5 Ways to Reduce Waste This Summer

Summer is almost here! Before your summer schedule gets busy with vacations, summer sports and other warm weather activities, I encourage you to think about ways you can reduce your waste this summer. Below are five easy ways to help you get started!

1. Reduce fuel use: From my son’s swim team to my daughter’s ballet class, it seems like we’re always in in the car traveling to and from events. The fuel budget quickly begins to grow and the constant driving only increases air pollution.

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