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You may know the 3 R's as Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (and in that order from most powerful to least). There are even more great R's like Refuse, Repair, Repurpose, Rethink, and Rot (compost). Test your knowledge with a few quick questions.
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* 1. REFUSE stops waste before it starts. Which are good ways to Refuse?

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* 2. Which are good ways to REDUCE what you need? (select all that apply)

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* 3. REUSING items again and again is better than making new things to throw out, and better than recycling. What are some ways to REUSE? (select all that apply). Hints here and here.

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* 4. RECYCLING works if we don't contaminate it with trash, so the good materials can be sorted and made into "new" things.

Which items should NOT go in the recycling bin at UHN? Hints Here (select all that apply) UHN's rules for recycling may be different than curbside collection.

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* 5. Composting is like nature's recycling, breaking down organic matter to add to the soil to help things grow (also an R - ROT). What goes in the green bin at UHN? (select all that apply)

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* 6. Though biodegradable plastic may sound good ... why might it be a little too good to be true?

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* 7. Toilets and trashcans are definitely not the same. What should NEVER get flushed? Hints here

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