Reusing items is a good way to practice sustainability. Sometimes reuse might involve using the item again for the same purpose, and sometimes it might involve repurposing it. Although some resources may be required to clean or paint an item for reuse, in general fewer resources are used when an item is repurposed or reused. Reuse also reduces the number of items going to the landfill. Before you buy a new item, think about whether you have an item that can be reused or upcycled for that purpose. Reuse almost always has less of an impact on the environment than recycling. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
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