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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Learn how reducing, reusing, and recycling can help you, your community, and the environment by saving money, energy, and natural resources. Recycling programs are managed at the state and local level—find information on recycling in your community. On the national level, EPA is working to build an economy that keeps materials, products, and services in circulation for as long as possible, what’s known as a “circular economy.”
Reduce and Reuse
Reduce and reuse basics and benefits
Reuse by donating your stuff
Recycle
Recycling basics and benefits
How do I recycle...
Frequent questions on recycling
America Recycles Day
Used Electronics and Batteries
How to donate and recycle used electronics
Used household batteries
Used lithium-ion batteries
Reducing Wasted Food
How to prevent wasted food
Donating food
Composting at home
What You Can Do
Learn what you can do to reduce, reuse and recycle:
At home
At school
At work
In the community
Students and Educators
Resources for students and educators
including activities, publications, and games
Moving Toward a Circular Economy
Funding for infrastructure improvements.
Series on Building a Circular Economy for All.
What is a circular economy?
Want to know more?
Sign up for our e-newsletter "In the Loop with EPA: Circular Economy Updates."
Read previous newsletters.
COVID-19 Resources
Recycling During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) web page
EPA video: Don't Recycle Personal Protective Equipment
EPA video: Recycling During the Health Crisis
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LAST UPDATED ON MAY 26, 2023
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