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Times have changed significantly since the days when the three R's referred to reading, writing and arithmetic. In today's climate of increasing en- vironmental awareness, they stand for reduction, reuse and recycling and are becoming an integral part of our everyday language. If you haven't incor- porated the three R's into your lifestyle yet, perhaps it's time you gave it more thought. Homeowners pro- duce a veritable gold-mine of recyclable material -- from soup cans and newspapers to old furniture and Christmas trees! Take a moment and think about all the goods you con- sume on a day-to-day- basis and the amount of household waste you generate. Did you know that the average Canadian pro- duces about 657 kilograms of garbage a year? As our landfills become increasingly overburdened, consumers are becoming more and more aware of the problem that our wastes pose. People now realize that garbage dumps aren't endless receptacles and that the future of our en- vironment is dependant on the action we take today. By reducing the amount of waste we produce, we can make a significant dent in the amount of space we require for landfills. And by re-using various items, we also cut down on the amount of waste generated. Recycling our recyclable wastes also ensures that our natural resources are used over and over again. Common Sense and Organization Adopting the three Rs in your home doesn't take a lot of effort - just an organized approach and some com- mon sense. You can start by purchas- ing products without packaging or those that come in environmentally friendly packages or recyclable containers. You should also try to buy con- tainers that can be refilled. Re-use your shopping bags by taking them along with you each time you go shopping -- especially to the PORT PERRY'S LONGEST ESTABLISHED REALTOR REALTOR Toronto Line J FRANK 785-7386 IN TOWN - $198,000. 3 bedroom bungalow, single car garage I on mature treed lot fenced yard. Possible = vendor take back at 112%. For more in- formation call JOHN WOLTERS 985-7386 or 986-4303. SCUGOG ISLAND - $148,500. Assumable first at 12% to qualified pur- chasers. 3 bedroom bungalow, eat-in kit- "chen, main floor laundry, sunroom, full basement, rec room. Lot 75 x 200', beach and park facilities. Call VALERIE HOFF- MANN 985-7386 or 985-2526. SCUGOG POINT - $189,900. 1 year old custom built bungalow, ¥% acre & lot, main floor laundry, country kitchen with walkout. For more information and viewing call today, STEVEN BROUWER 985-7386 or 986-0687. $159,900. - SHIRLEY ROAD No. 1 - LOCATION, easy commuting between Oshawa and Port Perry. No. 2 - LOCATION, country setting to bring up that young family. No. 3 - LOCATION, truckers to park your flat bed, truck, etc. Three bedroom brick/aluminum bungalow, country kitchen, hardwood floors, 200 amp. service. Call BONNIE STEELE 985-7386 or 985-3398. LAKE SCUGOG LAKEFRONT 3 bedroom bungalow, full walkout base- ment, 1'2 baths, fireplace. Asking $153,900. Call CHERYL HILL 985-7386 or 985-0718. INDUSTRIAL, PORT PERRY Industrial unit in prestige building, pav- ed parking and loading area, loading at § 3 dock level, 18 ft. clear approx., 5% office space, air conditioned, 60 amp/600 volt, 779% 10 x 12' overhead, 3 pc. and 2 pc. washrooms. $6.00 sq.ft. For more details contact MARK SMITH 985-7386 or 985-3110. | 686-3931 112 SCUGOG STREET - PORT PERRY - ONTARIO SCUGOG ISLAND WATERFRONT Location, waterfront and affordable! Permits available. Listed at $139,900. Call GLENN McCOY 985-7386 or 985-3063. LEASE TO OWN - 3 bedroom aluminum bungalow, 15 minutes from Port Perry. Tasteful- ly decorated. Includes appliances. Listed at $119,900. or $700. per month. Call ERNIE DUNCAN 985-7386 or 986-0065 for all the details. START OUT IN STYLE Gleaming hardwood floors, . neutral decor, attached garage and 2 year new drill- ed well on a fabulous country lot. Only $149,900. for this 3 bedroom maintenance free bungalow. Call DEBRA-ANN TAYLOR 985-7386 or 985-8881 for more details. DEBRA-ANN TAYLOR The three "R's", the environment, and you grocery store. You can also buy special, re-usable shop- ping sacs. Avoid purchasing disposable products such as paper and plastic plates, razors and diapers. Instead, buy products you can use again. For instance, try buying rechargeable bat- teries and a battery charger, instead of buying Housing sales up From Page 1 month of October; only $1,500.00 lower than the September average house price. The average selling price of a home in the Durham Region so far this year is $168,000.00. "This is the time to buy," says John Coulter, Presi- dent of ODREB. "Prices are quite reasonable, especially for first-time buyers." "Not only is the price right, but there is a wide variety of home styles in the market; from starter homes to large family homes." The Oshawa & District Real Estate Board represents over 1,300 Realtors throughout the Durham Region. These salespeople adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Practice. new packages all the time. If you have any leftover paint, check to see if a friend or relative has any use for it, before disposing of it. Unwanted old paint can be taken to special household hazardous waste depots for proper disposal. If you have some fur- niture you no longer want, see if someone you know would like it, or try donating it to a charitable group for refurbishing, instead of throwing it out. Make sure you save your glass jars and bottles, as well as those made out of plastic, for recycling. Old newspapers, metal cans and corrugated cardboard are also easy to prepare for recycling. Most communities throughout the province have adopted blue box multi-material recycling programs. While many of these programs were in- itially geared to service single dwellings, many high-rise apartment and condominium dwellers can now participate as well. To get an idea of exactly how much recyclable waste you're diverting from your local landfill, try weighing your blue box sometime when it's full (weigh yourself while holding your blue box, then weigh yourself and subtract the difference) -- it may not seem like a lot in small weekly or biweekly batches, but it does add up over the course of a year! Turn to Page 4 WATERFRONT 2 bedroom on 200' deep lot, good financing. Ask- ing $129,000. 1-416-839-0580. N 27 HOMEOWNERS of new or existing homes! We can offer you great CARPET VALUES! Come to us for a free estimate and compare our total cost in- cluding underpad and in- stallation, combined with our fast, courteous service. HOMESTEAD be vise 985-2451 LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME? No need to look any further than the REAL ESTATE PAGES of this newspaper. Whether its a new home, cottage. fam, bullding lot or Investment property. youll find it In the PORT PERRY STAR REAL ESTATE SECTION PRIME QUEEN STREET LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN PORT PERRY FOR LEASE Laihop| 4 44 VIPER SY wf 44 HEd LR YF work space. Ll A RARE OPPORTUNITY to rent space on Port Perry's unique and charming Queen Street. Building is presently oc- cupied by the Port Perry Star, but will become available for the lucky new tenant February 1, 1991. Building consists of 2,500 sq. ft. of ground floor space, suitable for any type of retail store, restaurant or professional offices. A further 800 sq. ft. is available on the second floor accessible by an attractive open concept staircase. There Is also a full basement, which would be ideal for storage or Interested parties may contact Peter Hvidsten at 985-7383 days, or 985-3089 evenings for further information or to ar- range for an inspection of building.