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Why reuse instead of buying new or single use products?

Reuseable products save resources and money!

Cloth dish towels and hand towels replace single use paper towels saving thousands of trees.

Reuseable water bottles save energy, reduce garbage and roadside litter, and reduce the amount of plastic that gets recycled.

Reuseable lunch boxes save paper and plastic bags.

Gently used clothes can be given to a charitable group or a thrift store.

Furniture can be given to second hand stores.