Repair

• Repairing an item may be a lot less expensive than purchasing a new one.
• Repairing may also improve the way a product performs since technology may have improved since it was purchased.
• Repairing goods keeps them out of the landfill or incinerator and saves the raw materials that would be needed to make and ship a new one.

Rent

• Renting an item you seldom use can save time and money.
• Renting an item once or twice means that it won't take up space in your closet or basement.
• Renting saves you money on maintenance costs.
• Renting an item means that you are not buying a new one; saving natural resources.

Reuse

• Reusing a good keeps it out of the waste stream and reduces the demand for resources required to make new products.
• Used goods are usually less expensive then new ones.
• Reusing goods spurs creativity. Use your old shoes and clothes to play dress up with your children or use old containers to store loose pencils and old photos.
• Reusing goods by donating them helps foster community relationships and flea markets and yard sales are a great way to meet with neighbors.