Don't purchase a product.

Reduce use of a product.

Purchase a non-toxic or less-toxic substitute.

Purchase environmentally preferred products.

Purchase "light-wight" or reduced products.

purchase concentraded product.

Purchase in bulk or larger sizes.

Buy multiple-use products.

Purchase fewer models or don't upgrade/replace.

Purchase long-lived products.

Maintain properly/repair instead of replace.

Purchase reusable product, reuse product, dontate to charity or sell second-hand.

Purchase more efficient product.

Use product more efficiently.

Purchase preferred complementary products.

Purchase remanufactured product.

Lease products.

SOURCE:  Getting at the Source:  Stratigies for Reducing Municipal Solid Waste, World Wildlife Fund & the Conservation Foundation, Washington, DC, 1991