The Three “R”

The Three “R”

This simple rule allows us to care for the environment. But it is important that you do in the following order: reduce, reuse and recycle.

- Reduce: It is important to choose products with less packaging, and energy is consumed just and necessary. It also has to reduce the consumption of toxins and pollutants such as batteries.

- Reuse: As the name suggests, the return to use fewer products, fewer resources will have to spend.

- Recycling: Refers to the processing of materials that have already been used in new consumer products. You can recycle paper, cardboard, plastic, glass ... It is important to note that to carry out recycling each material must be separated.


Other Information About The Three “R”

3R stands for Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (reduce, reuse, recycle). This concept refers to strategies for waste management looking to become more sustainable with the environment and specifically to give priority to the reduction in the volume of waste generated.

Japan is credited with the creation of this idea, which in 2002 introduced the Policy for Establishing a Recycling-Oriented Society, carrying out various campaigns between civil organizations and government bodies to spread among citizens and companies the idea of the 3Rs. During the G8 Summit in June 2004, Prime Minister of Japan, Junichiro Koizumi, submitted the 3R Initiative which seeks to build a recycling-oriented society. In April 2005 held a meeting of ministers in which they discussed with the United States, Germany, France and 20 other countries how they can be implemented on an international actions related to the 3Rs.


Meaning of 3R

Reduced-referred reduce the volume of waste. For example, eating smaller packaging products or packaging made from biodegradable or recyclable materials.
Reuse "refers to use materials that can still be used, instead of discarding them. For example, using PET or glass bottles for storing water, oil or food.
Recycle-referred to transform waste materials to create new products. For example, transform waste PET bottles into fibers for making clothes.

Although these are the elements of the concept of 3R, now also refers to the following:
Reject-reject those goods or materials that will become garbage.
Repair-even if the product breaks down, is repaired to be able to continue using.
Rethink-think at the time of purchase if it is really necessary.
Lease-rent instead of owning a personal way.
Back-back to distributors items whose useful life is over, like cell phones.
Reform-redo or rebuild products like clothing, shoes, among others so they can be used again.
Convert waste to energy-those that can not be reused, can generate energy through incineration.
Due to the introduction of these concepts, some speak of 4R or 5R.