4a. Use less stuff. Plan

1. Module 4A Text “USE LESS STUFF”

BE A LEAN GREEN SHOPPING MACHINE
CHOOSE TO REUSE
30 – day rule – really want
Reuse before to throw away
Organic wastes - Compose
heap
Non organic – repair
Take bags
Writing a shopping list
Give the old item to smn who can use
PUT PACKAGING ON A DIET
Use to store
A simple packaging - be recycled
TURN IT DOWN OR SWITCH IT OFF
Products with no packaging, reusable lunchboxes/bottle
Switch off the light in empty room
Use bulbs that save energy
Switch off the cooker earlier
Showers in cooler water, shorter length
Turn down the heating
Put on warmer clothes
Larger boxes
SAVE ON PAPER
Cut down the amount of paper
Use proofread before printing
GET OTHERS INVOLVED
encourage your friends
Both sides of paper – recycle
Start a campaign “Use less stuff”