PURCHASING DISPOSAL

I NEED A NEW ITEM I WANT TO GET RID OF AN ITEM

SHOULD I BUY NEW ITEM?

Can the item be fixed or repaired so it is

Do I really need it, and do I need it right
still useful?
now?

SELL OR DONATE?
Can you borrow or rent the item (item Can the item be resold?
not needed very frequently)?

Can the item be donated to a charity or

Can you buy it used or refurbished? given to someone?

Can the item be repurposed for

Are you buying the minimal quantity or
something else?
amount of this item you possibly can?

Is there a compostable or
biodegradable option? Can the item be composted or
biodegraded?
MINIMIZE ITEM IMPACT?

SAFELY DISPOSED?

Is there an option made from recycled

content?
Can the item be recycled locally?

Is there a sustainably produced option

(organic, fair trade, chemical free, or Can the item be transported where it
carbon offset)? can be recycled?

Can the item be broken down into

Is there a local option to minimize smaller pieces that can be recycled?
transportation distance?
AVOID LANDFILL?

Can the item be stored until a recycling

Is there a high quality/durable option option is made available?
that will last a long time?
Can the item be burned safely to
extract the stored energy?
MINIMIZE PACKAGING?

Is there a package-free option?

DISPOSE OF THE ITEM IN THE LANDFILL

Is there a compostable or
biodegradable packaging option?

Is there a packaging option made from

recycled content?
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DISPOSAL DECISION GUIDE