Reducing waste
We must do more to help save the planet, reduce waste, not only for us now, but for our children and their children also.
There has to be room for improvement when it comes to us taking care of the planet. It’s not enough to just live, we must be more mindful on how we live. The following points will help:
Reduce food waste
Don’t cook food that ends up going to waste. Only cook what you need and only buy the food you’re going to eat and within date. Vegetables will get bought, stored and then get thrown. Recycling will prevent excess waste from heading for landfill. That’s the problem.
Storing food
Learning how to store food properly is important if we are to extend its shelf life and reduce home waste, keeping food fresher for longer. Invest more in quality airtight containers for cereals, baking ingredients, pasta, lentils and rice. If you’re buying loose food items and even if you’re not, they can be stored successfully in reusable containers.
Composting
Start composting. A lot of what we throw away could be composted and returned back to the earth. Our garden will be full of nutrients, food won’t go to waste, and you and I will feel better about the impact we’re having on the planet.
Support your local shops
Continue to support the local economy like the independents, where they rely on our custom and continued goodwill. Instead of heading straight to the supermarket, visit the local farmer’s market or green grocers. It’s a good way to find more zero waste options, bargains on fruit and vegetables. You’re easing yourself into the community through shopping locally and that’s always a good thing.
Cancel Subscriptions
Anything you order on line means you’ve already subscribed and subscribing means you’ll also receive their brochure. If you’re genuinely not going to order again, please remember to cancel your subscription. Stop other unsolicited junk mail. It may be an inconvenience to ring and cancel your subscription, but reducing paper waste will reduce significantly as will your carbon footprint.
Use cloth bags
We don’t all live a zero-waste lifestyle, but we can all at least try and from the comfort of our own home. Little changes can be implemented, like us swapping from plastic to cloth bags, making a concerted effort to recycle bottles and cardboard packaging, these can make all the difference in our homes.
Recycle
Understanding how to recycle is key to us reducing home waste productively. It is important we understand the recycling rules. Please continue to use reusable durable bags that can be used when grocery shopping. Please also recycle unwanted toys, clothes and shoes and only buy what you need.
Composting
Start composting. A lot of what we throw away could be composted and returned back to the earth. Our garden will be full of nutrients, food won’t go to waste, and you and I will feel better about the impact we’re having on the planet.
Other ways to reduce your carbon footprint
Use loose-leaf tea instead of teabags, say no to drinking straws, buy from second hand stores, including electronics, plan your meals so food isn’t wasted.
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