Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (3Rs)

The 3Rs—Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle—are guiding principles for minimizing environmental impact. "Reduce" means cutting down on the amount of waste you generate, such as buying only what you need. "Reuse" involves finding new uses for items instead of discarding them, like using a jar for storage. "Recycle" is processing used materials into new products, like turning paper or plastic into new items, to conserve resources and reduce landfill waste. Together, these practices help protect the environment by conserving natural resources, saving energy, and reducing pollution.