To Reduce Reuse Recycle, That Is The QuestionReuseThe choice is, which of the three, reduce reuse recycle, should you do. Of the three, reuse is my favorite. This is the part of the cycle that allows you to save landfill space and convert unwanted stuff into cash through resale. Considering why people buy used merchandise will give you insight into how the used or reuse market works. Concern for the environment is definitely one reason. If you can reuse the item, it won't go to the landfill. Better quality. Consider furniture sold today, now think about how it will look in 100 years. When you quit laughing, look around for a 100 year old oak chair, there are lots of them around, still looking pretty darn good. Most of the furniture made today looks like junk within 3-5 years. (In My Humble Opinion) Unique. Some of us don't want the same new junk. If you are needing something that is different and unique a good place to look is a resale shop or antique shop. Less expensive. Remember that 100 year old chair, it will sell for about 50% what a new one will, and out live it by another 100 years. The thrill of the search and the joy of finding the perfect item. It is a treasure hunt pure and simple. Preserving a piece of history. I look around my house and remember where each item came from, some newer, some extremely old, but they all have a story. Sometimes we can't know the whole story, but it is nice to know they have one. Other than, oh that came from Wal-Mart. Nothing against Wal-Mart, but nice used items can sometimes be picked up for less than you would spend on inferior quality new items. Remember, just because you don't want it any more, doesn't mean no one would appreciate it. It may just be the perfect item for someone else. For the ultimate in saving money and pinching pennies check out Penny Pinching Grandma. I love this site, Grandma has more ideas on reducing, reusing, and recycling than you can shake a stick at. A quick note on used items. If you only like new stuff, this is wonderful. I'm not preaching that anyone should stop buying new items. My point is to not throw them in the trash heap if they still have some life left in them. The goal is to keep our resources out of the landfill, not to sacrifice or suffer. Reduce reuse recycle, not toss in the landfill. This doesn’t mean that every item is going to bring you cash. Some you will give away, as charity donations, others will have outlived their lifespan and need to find the landfill or be recycled in the classic sense. This guide will help you determine whether to reduce reuse recycle and get you started in finding the best method for disposal. There are usually several good outlets so you can pick the one that appeals to you. There are no right or wrong answers, however, if you have a book worth $200 you may want to spend a little more time finding a buyer than you would for a $3 kitchen tool. I have been agonizing over the easiest way to organize this information. So here goes. Select the item category that is closest to the item you wish to recycle. It will give you information on what to look for in determining if your item is salable or not. I will be adding more categories, so check back later if you don’t see the information you seek. We will start with items that tend to get tossed in the trash when we tire of them. Remember, before it hits the trash can, consider whether to reduce reuse recycle, there may be money in that there trash.
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