 
APPLIANCES Purchase higher quality, energy-efficient products. Try repairing before discarding. Donate usable goods. Recycle metal items. Appliances with CFC gas require special handling. Click on the refrigerator for more information. FOOD AND PRODUCT PACKAGING Pay for the product, not the package. Avoid single-serve products, buy in bulk or the largest size feasible, choose concentrates, look for reusable or recyclable packaging, and say “no bag, thanks.” Click on the grocery bags for more information. WATER CONSERVATION Save water: fix drips and leaks; don’t leave water running; use water-saving devices; run full loads. Reuse clean water for houseplants. Click on the sink for more information. DURABLE AND LONG-LASTING PRODUCTS Disposables create more waste and usually cost more in the long run. Choose durable products instead. Click on the kitchen towels for more information. CLEANING PRODUCTS Most common household cleaning products can be harmful to you, your family, and pets. Read warnings carefully. Use less or replace with safer alternatives. Click on the mop and bucket for more information. RECYCLING Recycling is the law in New York City. Every resident, school, institution, agency, and commercial business must recycle. Click on the recycling bins for more information.
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Tips for the Kitchen
