Wouldn't it be nice if we had a special tool…something we could point at huge piles of trash and shrink them down so they were no bigger than your pinky? We could call this tool The Great Reducer…because it would reduce the amount of garbage we would send to our landfills. And remember, the less trash, the fewer landfills we need. And the fewer landfills, the more space there will be for us and the rest of Earth's creatures to enjoy nature. Well, there is a powerful tool that can shrink piles of garbage…The Great Reducer is you! Yes, you can take super powerful steps to shrink waste.

Here's a super helpful list:

• Exchange toys with your friends instead of buying new ones.
• Embrace hand-me downs! When you grow out of your clothes don't throw them away. Hand them down to a neighbor or relative who is smaller than you.
• Shop at thrift and resale shops that sell used clothing.
• Use reusable containers for water instead of always grabbing a new bottle of water.
• Create a music exchange with friends, swapping CDs instead of buying new ones.
• Rent or borrow, don't buy the latest movie.
• Decorate your room from flea market or garage sale finds. It's fun and funky and a great way to make your space unique.
• Bring your lunch in reusable plastic containers instead of throwing away plastic bags every day.

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