If we don't reduce waste, the economic and social costs of waste disposal will continue to increase, and communities large and small, urban and suburban will face increasingly harder decisions about managing their trash. Buy Quality to Avoid Waste Purchase the most durable products you can afford. You will save money in the long run. Also provide proper maintenance and repairs to keep products running longer. Higher quality items are usually more repairable, whereas cheaper alternatives often cannot be repaired and must be replaced.
Packaging Buy wisely to avoid excessive packaging.
Packaging serves many purposes, but its primary purpose is to protect and contain a product. It also can prevent tampering, provide information and preserve hygienic integrity and freshness. Some packaging, however is designed largely to enhance a products attractiveness or prominence on the store shelf. Since packaging materials account for a large volume of the trash we generate, they provide a good opportunity for reducing waste. When choosing between two similar products, select the one with the least packaging and packaging that is recyclable locally.