Cool Climate Kids' Club, Peterborough, Ontario

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	Driving Down Emissions...
	Lights out!
	Up a Creek...
	The Price is Right!

OK, we all know the three R’s of waste reduction: REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!

But do you know the fourth? REFUSE!! That's right! If it has too much packaging, don't buy it! Find a friendlier alternative.


	Here's a list of other things that we can do when buying and disposing goods:

		*Buy locally!! (See Did You Know?* below.)**

Buy products in reusable containers... and reuse them for your lunch and to store stuff.

Bring your own bags to the store - or better yet, skip the plastic and use your knapsack or cloth bags.

Buy second hand books and toys - you'll be surprised at the bargains and fun stuff you find!!

Second hand stores and charities, such as the Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul are great organizations to give old stuff to - including those clothes you outgrow so quickly!!

On the Road Again!

Did you know that many fruits and vegetables, not to mention prepackaged products, travel thousands of miles just to get to your grocery store? They have to get here somehow, which means a lot of wasted gasoline for the trucks. Buying locally not only supports local farmers and business people, but saves energy as well!

Click here to see John T. of Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School's very cool animation on recycling!!

Click here to see Colgan E. of Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School's very cool animation on recycling!!

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