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11 Dec 2021

20 Ways To Start Reducing Waste

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Does your heart break at the sight of all the waste around you? Do you wish you could do something about it but you feel like your contribution would be too small to help? No contribution is too small. Take a step towards zero waste living and together we can eliminate waste. Granted, this won’t happen overnight. But, it’s important to start taking small steps to minimize the waste we produce. You don’t have to go all out hippie and do everything at once. Take baby steps and be patient with yourself and the process. If you and I combine our little efforts towards zero waste, we’ll go a long way to reducing landfill waste.

There’s a lot that we can do to reduce waste and it can feel overwhelming. Our advice is to try to do one thing and once that becomes a habit, try another thing. Each step is a step towards a better, more sustainable way to live. Here are a few ways you can start doing zero waste:

  • Consume less
    If you don’t need it don’t buy it. If you take a moment and just think about it, a lot of what you have you don’t need it. You honestly can do without it. The less you consume, the less there will be to waste.
  • Use what you have
    You don’t need to buy new items to adopt a zero waste lifestyle. Check around your home for what you already have that can minimise wastage. Use empty glasses to store dry foods and consume your leftovers instead of throwing them out, as long as they’re still fresh of course.
  • Eliminate single-use
    Take a trash audit for a week noting down what you throw out after just a single use. Most common culprits will be plastic utensils, paper napkins and plastic water bottles. Where you can, replace the stuff you use once with reusable items. For instance swap plastic utensils with reusable cutlery.
  • Choose reusables
    Always opt for reusable items especially bags. Studies show that an estimated 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide every year. Plastic bags and bottles cause the biggest strain on our environment. Replacing them in our day to day lives is one of the quickest and easiest changes towards zero waste living. Invest in a few reusable grocery bags and use them for your shopping. Use glass jars more and get an eco-friendly reusable water bottle instead of buying a plastic bottle each time.
  • Buy in bulk
    Buying in bulk is another great way to reduce waste at home. You not only get to save the environment but your wallet too! Small items accumulate the amount of packaging used increasing the amount of waste. These days, there are lots of food stores and markets selling food items in bulk especially dried fruits, nuts, cereal, rice, beans, spices, etc. Some supermarkets even offer stations where you can refill your shampoo, soap, and other toiletry items. Most bulk stores won’t mind if you take your own containers/jars/boxes. So carry your reusable containers and bags when you go shopping next time for some zero waste shopping.
  • Compost if you can
    Compost what you can. Food scraps and paper are some items that you can compost at home. Shop around for an indoor composting system or better still make a home garden. Also, try to switch from non-compostable items to stuff that can be composted. Look for takeout joints that use packaging materials that can be composted.
  • Bring your own
    Take away meals contribute so much waste, yet they’ve become the norm today. Reduce waste by bringing your own food and drink. Not only is it waste-free, but you’ll also save money too. If you must have takeaway bring your own set of dishes and utensils. This doesn’t have to be anything fancy, a lunch container with a fork, knife, spoon, cloth napkin and cup will do. Keep them in your car and use them for takeout, potlucks, picnics or a doggy bag.
  • Take reusable bags for grocery shopping
    One reason why most of us use plastic bags during shopping is that we always forget our reusable bags at home. A neat trick is to put one reusable bag in every bag that you take out with you so that you always remember to take one. By switching to only reusable bags, you can make a huge impact on the environment.
  • Ditch the paper towels
    Paper towels are quite convenient for cleaning or drying your hands, but it’s convenience we can easily do without for the sake of the environment. Use sponges and reusable and washable cloths instead. By reducing towel use by just one, you’ll contribute towards diverting 571,230,000 pounds of paper waste each year. Imagine that!
  • Use bar soap
    Use bar soap for all your cleaning needs instead of liquid soap. Bar soaps come wrapped in a wrapper instead of plastic bottles that are quite harsh to the environment. Also, consider using zero waste laundry detergent.
  • Repair your things
    Don’t throw out stuff just because they are broken or old. Repair them when necessary to avoid waste. Got a lamp that won’t work? Check if it’s fixable before rushing to buy another one and throwing the old one in the trash.
  • Plan your meals
    In doing so, you shop smartly and reduce your waste. When you know what you’ll be making you’ll know exactly what to buy and avoid excess produce that might go to waste before you use them. A meal plan will also encourage you to cook at home more and avoid takeout.
  • Swap to a zero waste toothbrush
    Instead of using plastic toothbrushes, consider switching to bamboo brushes. They’re more eco friendly. Don’t forget to opt for a zero waste toothpaste too.
  • Buy loose produce
    Instead of buying packaged fruit and vegetables, buy them loose. Then pack them yourself in small reusable bags. This will help you reduce the amount of plastic bags used.
  • Bring your lunch to work
    I’m sure you don’t even give it a second thought when it comes to your kids’ lunches. You pack them. How about doing the same with your lunch? According to RecycleWorks.org, disposable lunches generate 100 pounds of trash per person each year. Pack your lunch and reduce this trash.
  • Stop using cotton buds
    Cotton buds are usually made with plastic, and can only be used once. Give them up for a better environment.
  • Donate unused items
    Do you have stuff around your home that you no longer want or use? Don’t throw them out, donate them instead. There are people who will find these items to be useful. So go on and give them out.
  • Buy second-hand
    When you go shopping consider buying second-hand items whenever possible. Preloved items are a good way to reduce waste as a community. You also get to save money and even afford big brands that you might not otherwise be able to afford.
  • Bring your own coffee cup
    Buy an insulated coffee mug and fill it up at home with your daily coffee Instead of buying coffee every morning. This way, you don’t have to use a plastic or paper cup every time you need coffee and you save money too. That $2 per cup of coffee daily can quickly accumulate by the end of the year. Use this money for something else.
  • Go paperless for all your bills
    This is a perfect way of going zero waste. Cancel all your paper bills and instead view them online. The same goes for bank statements. Going paperless will save paper and the environment in the long run.
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