WASTE REDUCTION SURVEY

SOURCE: Dr. Frances Graham, Extension Housing Specialist Information Sheet 1485, Last modified: 4-10-96 Extension Service of Mississippi State University email: infopub@ces.msstate.edu

There are many things each of us can do to reduce waste and conserve natural resources. Go through the following Home Reduction and Reuse Quiz and see how you rate.

DO YOU ....
Yes No
1. always turn off the lights when you leave a room?
2. take lunch to work in reusable containers?
3. reuse cups, plates, and utensils for picnics and cookouts?
4. tell businesses to stop sending you unwanted mail?
5. buy larger, bulk packages of juice, cereal, snacks, etc.?
6. take your own bags when you go shopping?
7. save leftover food in airtight, reusable containers?
8. use both sides of the paper when writing letters or making photocopies?
9. use alkaline, rechargeable batteries?
10. use a sponge or cloth for cleaning up spills and drying hands?
11. give unwanted clothes, toys and furniture to charities or service groups?
12. save paper, ribbons, and bows after unwrapping presents?
13. think about repairability and durability when purchasing larger items?
14. use cloth diapers most of the time for your young child?
15. replace burnt out incandescent lightbulbs with compact fluorescents?


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