Reuse

Reuse refers to finding a second, third, etc. use for material without further processing.  This can be accomplished in many ways, including:

This principle is often already used as a budget-saving method, since it lowers the need for more purchases.  This principle is extended when purchases are planned with reuse in mind (by buying more durable and reusable materials).


Created by Ryan McMullan, Environmental Intern, for the Environmental Programs Steering Committee, creators of The Enviro-Web of Rice University