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Purchase products made from recycled glass containers to support the recycling industry
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Choose aluminum instead of glass when possible, since metal is easier to recycle
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Buy beer on tap or in cans, or look for breweries and bars that reuse glass growlers
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All of the above
That tip about beer isn’t random: Since 60% of U.S. glass containers are made for beer, looking for alternatives is a good call!
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Buy household goods in bulk and refill old containers
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Purchase a soda-making kit to eliminate the need for new bottles
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Both of these are good options
There are plenty of other ways to reuse glass, too. Use Pinterest to get ideas for tons of functional and decorative pieces.
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Neither of these are good options
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Teach your children to recycle properly
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Review the recycling lessons your kids are learning at school and talk about it with them
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Keep the recycling bin in a convenient and prominently-displayed location
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All of the above
The more recycling can be seen as a team effort, the bigger difference the family can make together!
Nice job! This is just a starting point for all the ways you can limit the amount of glass you use and dispose of. If you know a Girl Scout, let them know how much their choices matter for the next generation of recyclers!
CRYSTAL-CLEAR SOLUTIONS
Girl Scouts are known for encouraging environmental stewardship. In honor of that nature-loving spirit, here’s a short quiz to help you know more about the impact of glass, so you can confidently move forward toward a more sustainable lifestyle.
