
The 3 Rs… Reduce, Reduce, Reduce
June 6, 2025 | Cassie Cramer
While many remember hearing the importance of the “3 Rs” growing up, we now recognize an even better option, Refusing, really giving us the “4 Rs”.
Welcome to the UWF Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences blog. Our senior students have drawn on years of study to share research-backed, easy-to-follow tips for small changes that can make your home—and the world around you—a healthier place. When each of us takes small steps, together, we create a meaningful global impact.
While many remember hearing the importance of the “3 Rs” growing up, we now recognize an even better option, Refusing, really giving us the “4 Rs”.