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Reduce

someone handing another person some books Consider renting tools for home projects, lawn and garden equipment, party supplies, and camping and recreational gear. Borrow a book, CD or DVD at a Public Library instead of buying your own copy.

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Reuse

Organize a community exchange at a local school, community center or a place of worship. Visit garage sales, estate sales, or auctions. Consignment shops and thrift stores are great places to find bargains and sell reusable goods.

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Repair

Try to repair an item before throwing it away. Repairs can be less expensive than replacement and can improve the performance, safety, and/or efficiency of a product.

Ramsey County Fix-it Clinics Right to Repair

Opt Out of Phone Books

Did you know that each year, virgin paper production for U.S. phone books chops down 4.68 million trees? That’s about 14 football fields of forests every day. Visit www.yellowpagesoptout.com to quickly and easily opt out of phone book delivery.

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Fix It Clinics

Fix-It Clinics are sponsored by Ramsey County, where residents can bring in small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices, and more to receive free guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot, and fix items.

Fix-It Clinics build community connections and reduce the number of repairable objects that are thrown in the trash.

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