PSU Precycles!
What is Precycling? The concept of precycling primarily focuses on the first two of the 3 R's – reduce and reuse. The idea is to produce less garbage; think ahead when making purchases. Carefully consider whether or not you need the item in the first place, and bear in mind the use and disposal of the item itself as well as the packaging. Think ahead!
Don't buy what you don't need. Reduce what you do need. Reuse whenever possible. Recycle what can't be reused. You don't have to recycle what you precycle!
What are the benefits? Precycling has environmental benefits, such as conservation of energy, landfill space, and natural resources, as well as economical benefits, such as reduced waste hauling, and disposal costs. It can also save you time and money!
There are 4 steps to precycle your way to a less wasteful and more sustainable way of living:
1. Educate yourself. Learn about reducing, reusing, and recycling.
2. Prepare yourself. Think about your consumer habits and your waste habits.
3. Enact! Put what you've learned into action!
4. Spread awareness. Tell your family. Tell your friends. Tell your boss. You can even
make suggestions to manufacturers regarding ways to make their products
less wasteful.
This website's objective is to reduce waste within the confines of the Portland State University campus. We hope that you will utilize what you learn from this website about precycling on campus, as well as at home and in the workplace. This website also aims to offer practical ways to reuse materials and to educate you on proper recycling practices.