With Growing Consumerism Comes an Increase in Trash:

The Importance of Reusing and Recycling

Kathryn Stanley

Trash Over the Centuries:Pre-Industrial Era

Early to mid 1900s

Mid 1900s to Present

Today

Trash Disposal Affects Your Health

Incineration

Ocean dumping

Dave Chameides

You alone can make a difference!(Without really changing your lifestyle, and you will save money)

1. Re-evaluate whether you really need your next purchase

2. Eat less3. Buy things to last and re-use what you have4. Use a compost when you can5. Use reusable dinnerware6. Print on both sides of paper7. Recycle