Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Minnesotans throw away about 3.3 million tons of garbage every year. This impacts our air, water, and land, and has health impacts for people and animals. To decrease these negative impacts, we must reduce the amount of waste we throw away; reuse and repair items; borrow or buy secondhand; and recycle materials to give them a second life. The exhibits in this area will educate fairgoers about living a lower-waste lifestyle and what happens to their recycling once it leaves their bin.