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Step 8:  Reduce, reuse, recycle

By reducing the amount of chemicals we use, reusing lawn clippings for mulch, and recycling materials like compost into fertilizer we can ensure the quality of water in our watershed. 

Learn more about ways to reduce waste and recycling:

• See "In Our Back Yard" articles such as:
  • "Our your trash bags getting heavier?"
  • "Less trash = more money"
  • "Is there really a recycling fairy"
  • " Electronics Recycling in Maine"

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