This means we need to rethink the traditional 3Rs reduce, reuse, recycle and consider the value of materials and products we purchase before they become waste. In a perfect circular economy, nothing is waste. The circular economy retains and recovers as much value as possible from resources by reusing, repairing, refurbishing, remanufacturing or repurposing products and materials before they are recycled or thrown out.
The objective is about using our limited and valuable resources wisely: thinking about what will happen to a product before we buy it; waste as a resource instead of a cost; and finding innovative ways to improve the environment and the economy. Watch our video and learn how waste management in Durham Region includes a circular economy. Looking for a donation box near you?
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Avoid single-use items when you can Drink tap water instead of bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle at home to take with you while you're on the go. Ditch the plastic wrap, small plastic bags, and aluminum foil when possible. Instead, opt for reusable food containers, washable fabric pouches, and reusable food wraps.
