Kitchen
 
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.
SINGLE-USE 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 AND BUYING RECYCLED PRODUCTS
Recycling is the law in New York City. Every resident, school,
institution, agency, and commercial business must recycle. Buy
recycled products to close the recycling loop.
Click on the recycling bins for more information.
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