1. Separating Waste

• What it means: Sorting waste into categories like recyclables (paper, plastic, metal), organic (food, garden waste), and non-recyclables.
• Why it matters: It makes recycling easier, reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills, and prevents pollution.
• What the community can do:
  • Use labeled bins at home, schools, and public places.
  • Educate others about how to separate waste properly.
  • Support local recycling programs.

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🧹 2. Attending Cleanups

• What it means: Volunteering to clean public spaces like parks, beaches, streets, or rivers.
• Why it matters: It keeps the environment clean, protects wildlife, and builds community pride.
• What the community can do:
  • Organize or join clean-up drives regularly.
  • Encourage schools, businesses, and local leaders to take part.
  • Share photos or stories to raise awareness.

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♻️ 3. Reducing Plastic Use

• What it means: Using fewer single-use plastics (like bags, bottles, straws) and choosing reusable alternatives.
• Why it matters: Plastics take hundreds of years to decompose and pollute land and oceans.
• What the community can do:
  • Bring reusable bags, bottles, and containers.
  • Avoid products with too much plastic packaging.
  • Support plastic bans and eco-friendly businesses