The 3R’s of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle have been considered to be a base of environmental awareness and a way of promoting ecological balance through conscious behaviour and choices. It is generally accepted that these patterns of behaviour and consumer choices will lead to savings in materials and energy which will benefit the environment.

Reduce - to buy less and use less. The lower the consumption, lesser the resources required. • Avoid disposable products • Copy on both sides of a page. • Use a dish cloth instead of paper towels.
Reuse - Part or all of the waste is used again. • Carry a to-go mug instead of taking the disposable ones at coffee shops. • Bring your own cloth bags to the store.
Recycle - discards are segregated into materials that may be incorporated into new products. • Compost • Buy recycled products. • Use recycled paper for letterhead, copier paper and newsletters.