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Repair Instead of Replacing
What to do:
Think before you throw! Before throwing away broken items, check to see if there's a way they can be repaired. Some repairs are simple such as sewing and patching clothes, gluing cracked frames, etc. For more complicated repairs, look for a local repair shop.
Why it Helps the Earth:
Repairing instead of replacing results in a double benefit for the environment. On the one hand, there's no waste from the old item being thrown away. On the other hand, there are no resources needed to make a new one.
What the Research Says:
According to the EPA, the amount of waste the average person creates in one day has almost doubled over the last fifty years, reaching 4.5 pounds a day in
2008. For a straightforward primer on US waste statistics and a compelling list of reasons to try to avoid your garbage can,
Read the EPA's Reduce & Reuse .
Why it Helps You:
Because repairing saves you the price of a new one!
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