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KEEP OKLAHOMA BEAUTIFUL
Tips to keep Oklahoma beautiful and help to conserve our environment.
REDUCE
Look for containers that can be reused or re-cycled, like aluminum and glass, or those that can be composted, like paper.
Buy in bulk or concentrated products when youcan.
Avoid items that are made to be thrown away after only a few uses like disposable razors orflashlights.
Look for products you can use again and again, like thermos jars, rechargeable batteries, cloth towels, glass plates, etc.
Avoid buying products that contain hazardous materials, as these may be difficult to dispose of safely.
Look for creative ways to practice source reduction.
Write letters to companies asking them to use less packaging.
Use cloth bags when you shop.
Write to companies that send you unwanted junk mail asking them to take you off the list.
Print or copy on both sides of the paper.
REUSE
Save plastic and paper bags for reuse instead of throwing them away.
Store leftovers in glass or plastic containers.
Take hangers back to the cleaners.
Use the back side of paper for scratch pads.
Save manila envelopes and folders to use again.
Start a backyard compost bin for kitchen and yard scraps. Contact your local County Extension Service for more information.
Encourage your school to start a program composting cafeteria food waste.
Donate or sell unwanted clothing, appliances, tools, and miscellaneous items.
Share newspapers and magazines.
Use old newspapers as packing material.
Return styrofoam peanuts to packing or mailing stores for reuse.
Shop at re-sale and thrift stores.
RECYCLE
Buy recycled content products If you are notbuying recycled products, then you are not really recycling.
Start an office paper recycling program at workor school.
Separate aluminum, glass and newspaper wasteat home and work for recycling.
Take time to learn about how to prepare recyclable items.
Recycle used motor oil and batteries at a recycler, automotive store or service station.
Watch for collection dates to recycle your phone book if there isnt one in your community, organize one.
Urge your newspaper to print on recycled paper.
Have your laser printer cartridge cleaned and refilled instead of throwing it away.
Start a program at school or church to collect and recycle plastic six-pack rings. For information, contact ITW Hi-Cone, Ring Leader Recycling Program, 1140 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Itasca, Illinois 60143-9989.
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