Last days I was decluttering my room things and I realized that I have a lot of papers and stuff which I could recycle or get advantage of. So here we are, we can get big changes while we recycle what we thought was lost.
𝑳𝒆𝒕'𝒔 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕!
1| Know the rules of recycling
Don’t be intimidated by the complicated symbols and sorting rules. Navigating the recycling system is quite simple once you do a little research. Since recycling standards vary from place to place, find out the specific rules for your area.
2| Ditch the plastic bags
Use reusable bags while shopping. Instead of relying on your supermarket’s plastic bags, bring your cloth to pack up your items and tote them home. Keeping a bunch of extra bags in the trunk of your car or right by the door is an easy way to make sure you don’t forget them at home.
3| Make a meal plan
In addition to material waste, food waste is a huge problem. However, it’s entirely preventable if the consumer follows one simple rule: only buy groceries that you know will eat. Do the same wherever you go, if you are going to a restaurant, only buy the food that you're going to finish, instead, take the leftovers home. It sounds like a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised at how much food is regularly thrown into the garbage in America.
4| Start relying on reusable containers
Start buying food in bulk and storing it properly, invest in some quality airtight containers. If you buy loose food items from farmer’s markets or bulk bins at stores like Whole Foods, reusable containers are especially important to have in your kitchen.
5| Learn to repair rather than discard
When was the last time you repaired something broken rather than throwing it away to purchase a new one? Can’t remember? Same. But buying a few high-quality items and repairing them when necessary is so much better for the planet than buying loads of cheap, disposable stuff.
6| Buying in the shop rather than buying online
Shipping your online shopping generates a lot of waste because of the plastic wrap that is used to keep the product safe. And the transport of your online purchases also means air pollution by the gases emitted by the transport vehicle. Don't buy online if you can go to the shop and buy it yourself.7| Stop buying plastic water bottles or coffee disposable cups, please
Water bottles and paper coffee cups are huge wastes of material. Buy a durable water bottle and a cute coffee thermos so you can take your beverages wherever you please. You’ll find yourself feeling a lot more hydrated and a lot less wasteful. You can buy a reusable metal straw or drink without a straw! That's simple.
In addition to material waste, food waste is a huge problem. However, it’s entirely preventable if the consumer follows one simple rule: only buy groceries that you know will eat. Do the same wherever you go, if you are going to a restaurant, only buy the food that you're going to finish, instead, take the leftovers home. It sounds like a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised at how much food is regularly thrown into the garbage in America.
Start buying food in bulk and storing it properly, invest in some quality airtight containers. If you buy loose food items from farmer’s markets or bulk bins at stores like Whole Foods, reusable containers are especially important to have in your kitchen.
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