Reduce: Do you really need to print everything and on one side? Can you get your billing statements on-line? Think of ways to cut down the need for paper.
Reuse: If you do print on one side, think about using the other side for notes or use it to print on again.
Recycle: When you are done with your paper, place it in the recycling.

Reduce: Minimize purchasing beverages in plastic bottles and start buying things you can reuse. Also bring your own bags to stores and avoid another plastic one.
Reuse: Buy reusable thermoses and bottles, reuse your plastic grocery bags or bring your own canvass ones.
Recycle: If you do have products that are in plastic, put them in your curbside recycling bin. If you’re done with your plastic bags, recycle them at different stores around the area.

Reduce: Reduce the number of glass containers you have to purchase.
Reuse: Some glass containers are meant for reuse, like milk bottles that you can return to the store for a refund on your deposit. You can also reuse glass for vases, projects, containers, etc.
Recycle: If your glass has reached the end of its useful life, the Kansas City area now has a glass recycling market through Ripple Glass. Take your glass to one of the locations near you.

Reduce:

Water Consumption
The American Water Works Association displays how U.S. families could reduce their water consumption by 35% per person through efficiencies and maintenance. The “Water Use It Wisely” website offers 100 ways to conserve water.

Reuse:

Building and Construction Materials
Thinking of Remodeling? Consider donating your old materials or purchasing salvaged materials for your project. Habitat Restore is a great resource for finding materials and donating your own.

Clothing
Thrift stores and clothing drives are great ways to give your old clothes a second life. Also consider stopping off at a thrift store and see what they have to buy.

Recycle:

Curbside Pick-up
The following materials are collected curbside in Shawnee.

Drop-off Locations for Other Materials
Other items that can be recycled that are not picked up curbside can be found at RecycleSpot.org - Your Spot for Recycling.

E-Waste can be recycled at different locations in the Kansas City area. Shawnee has an e-recycling event in the spring, please check the calendar for date and time. Locations to recycle your electronics include:

• Goodwill Stores (partnering with Dell Reconnect) accept old electronics.