08/09/2020
"Using of reusable items are one of the many ways that we can combat what’s happening to our planet. By reusing an item, it doesn’t end up in a landfill. That’s the basis of why it’s good, but there are more factors at play to consider.
Reusing isn’t just about keeping the same containers and deciding that you’ve done something good for the environment; it’s about continually reducing your waste and cleaning materials so that these reusable items consistently mitigate your carbon footprint. The use of reusable items are in no way a reversal of the current damage to the environment, but it is a way to slow down what we’re doing while we find a way to help the environment.
In the three major R’s of being eco-friendly—reduce, recycle, and reuse—reuse has the most impact to the environment. If you’re reusing items, you’re reducing waste and recycling would-be trash, all in one fell swoop."
-naturecode.org
