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The '3 Rs'—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle—are key principles for living sustainably and protecting the environment. To talk about them, focus on simple ways to apply each one:

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Repair broken items instead of throwing them away and buying new ones. Donate clothes, furniture, and toys you no longer use so others can benefit. Get creative—turn glass jars into storage containers or old t-shirts into cleaning rags.

Sort waste into proper bins (plastic, glass, paper) so it can be processed and reused. Learn about your local recycling rules to ensure you're recycling correctly. Buy products made from recycled materials to support the recycling cycle.

Buy products with minimal packaging to cut down on waste. Use energy-efficient appliances and turn off lights when not needed to save resources. Avoid single-use items like plastic bottles or utensils by opting for reusable alternatives.