Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Minnesotans throw away 3.3 million tons of garbage every year. This impacts our air, water and land. It has health impacts for people and animals. To decrease these negative impacts, let’s first reduce the amount of waste we throw away. Second, reuse and repair items, borrow, or buy things second hand. And third, recycle the proper material that so it gets another life. The exhibits in this area educate people on how to live a less-waste life and what happens to recycling once it leaves their curb. Minnesota’s recycling industry provides more than 78,000 direct and indirect jobs. Located in Eco Experience.