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Greening the Woods
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The 4Rs - Reduce, Reuse, Rethink and Recycle!

The City of Laguna Woods is working toward a goal of zero waste and asking resident to remember the 4Rs. 

 

·         Reduce the amount you consume

·         Find constructive reuses for “waste material”

·         Rethink and shift your consumption to smart products and services

·         And toss it in the blue recycling bin, but only as the last resort.


A good example of recycling is tossing your empty water bottles in a recycling bin. But by "rethinking" and using a water filter and reusable container you can reduce or completely eliminate your need for disposable plastic bottles. Check out the articles in this section for information about how you can help yourself and the planet. For more information, click on the section title "Greening the Woods." 


Save Energy...Save Money and Help Save the Planet

Use these summer energy-saving tips to reduce your electric bill and help the environment. You will be amazed at how easy it is.


5 Tips to Keep Your House Cool from the Outside

Rather than pumping air conditioning into an overheated house, keep your home cool this summer by keeping hot air from getting into the house in the first place.


Recycle Your Used Motor Oil
Did you know that used motor oil never wears out? It just gets dirty and can be recycled, cleaned, and used again. When you recycle your used oil, you are protecting the environment and conserving a valuable resource. That's a winning combination!

Plastic Recycling by the Numbers
On most plastic jars, containers and other packaging, you will find a “recycling logo” with a number in the middle and letters underneath. Just the presence of the logo convinces many people that the item can and will be recycled – this may not be true. Just about anything can recycled, but sometimes the cost and effort makes it unfeasible.

Bag It Up

Paper gift bags with handles were introduced commercially in 1987, and according to Hallmark research and sales history, they have been the top-selling way consumers wrap gifts since 2002. Ninety eight percent of consumers say they wrap gifts during the holidays.


Recycling By the Numbers
Check here to see how much can be saved.

Five Simple Ways to Save Water and Money
With water bills going up and water tables going down, it makes eco-sense and dollar cents to conserve. Here are five painless ways to get started.


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