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Everything people buy creates pollution. You don’t need to stop shopping, but everyone can shop smarter. Here are some ideas to reduce how much waste you create. They’ll also help you reduce the amount of money you spend. Follow these easy tips to get started:

• Make a shopping list before you go and stick to it.
• Buy things that can be reused or recycled.
• Look for items that are made from or packaged in recycled materials.
• Look for the least-packaged products and buy in bulk.

One of the most important steps you can take to reduce waste is to bring reusable shopping bags when you go to the store. You can use cloth bags you may already have lying around your house, buy reusable bags, or even sew your own.