ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Precycling

Precycling means thinking ahead and taking steps to reduce the amount of waste we create before it is produced. Just like a superhero who tries to stop something bad from happening before it happens, precycling helps us to prevent waste before it is made.

For example, instead of buying bottled water or juice in plastic bottles, we can precycle by carrying a refillable bottle and using it to fill up with water or juice from home. This saves money and reduces the amount of plastic waste that we generate.

Another way to precycle is by thinking about the packaging of the products we buy at the grocery store. Instead of buying single-use packaging or items that are wrapped in plastic, we can buy items in bulk or choose products that come in reusable or recyclable packaging.

Overall, precycling helps us to be less wasteful and more mindful of our choices, so that we can do our part to protect the planet for ourselves and future generations.