5Rs of Waste Management

Lifestyle Tips
Energy saving Tips
upcycling Tips
Waste management Tips
 “We did not inherit the Earth
from our ancestors; we borrow it
from our children.”
-Native American Proverb
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The first step is to prevent waste from entering our
homes/offices.
Condition your mind. Make a stand. Learn how to
say NO.
Say no to single-use disposables and yes to
sustainable goods and services.
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Look into reusable, well-made alternatives like a

tumbler, bamboo utensil set and reusable straw.
Keep them in your bag.

Fliers? Leaflets? Take out your phone, take a photo

instead.
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Lifestyle review. Explore your consumer habits.
Reduce what you purchase by being mindful about
what you need and want.
Before making purchases, re-evaluate if you
really need the item. If you do, look at the
quality. Try to find the best quality in your
budget.
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Buy quality products that will last for a long time.

Take care of your possessions by following

cleaning instructions and labels so everything
lasts a long time.
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Bring your leftovers to work for lunch instead of
buying takeaway.
Make your own skin care and cleaning products.
Save our offices’ resources!

Go paperless.
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Double check your documents before printing.

Email your drafts and distribute memos online.

Store manuals, policies and other documents
online.
Save energy, be fit. Take the stairs instead of the
elevators.
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Set the air conditioning units to 25 degrees
Regular cleaning and maintenance of air
conditioning units
AC unit schedule: 9 am – 4 pm

Turn the lights off from 12 noon to 1 pm

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Unplug devices before leaving the office
Stepping out? Attending a meeting? Turn off your
monitor.
Replace fluorescent lights with LED ones. Upgrade
appliances!
Keep the lights clean!
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Encourage car pooling

Office vehicles should be properly maintained.

Observe proper toilet etiquette.

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Goes hand-in-hand with REPAIR.
Selling or donating old belongings. Or buy second-
hand items.
Upcycling.
Also known as creative reuse. Transform
products into new materials or products.
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Ensure that you are sorting properly.
Clean the packaging before putting it in the
recycling bin.
Downcycling.
Also known as cascading. Can reduce use of
raw materials
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Compost.
Helps in producing greenhouse emissions produced
by landfill.
Refuse. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. rot
Thank you!