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The idea of living a waste-free life might seem like too much. In fact it almost seems impossible to attain that waste free kind of life. However, it is possible but the waste-free concept just takes a bit of getting used to especially because our daily lifestyle demands too much of our attention and we end up focusing on just consumption without thinking of the impact of what we use for this.
Understand that living a waste free kind of life does not necessarily mean you have to entirely sacrifice the things that bring you joy. It does not mean you should stop living a luxurious life. However, it encourages you to be a bit more conscious about what you buy, what you eat or the things you use in your daily life. Doing this does not only help you live cleaner but it also helps you save a considerable amount of money. This is because you’ll make it a point to buy only what’s necessary with the aim of reducing your very own ecological footprint.
Here are a few tips to living waste free:
1. Minimize food waste
It’s very common to eat and have some food remain afterwards. While some people find it easier or just generally prefer to throw these leftovers, it’s advisable not to. So much of the food that we throw away can actually still be eaten. A number of people understand this but some people just don’t know what to do with leftover food. You can always revive these leftovers. Use them in other recipes, repurpose some of those food scraps into different kinds of jams or sauces and you can also practice meal planning. This way, you have less waste to deal with.
2. Set up a compost bin
Setting up a compost bin or a worm farm can cost you an amount of money if you want a great up-to-date set up which is why a number of people shy away from the idea. However, setting up a compost bin does not have to cost you because you can easily get a bucket meant for composting free of charge. When your bin is full, you can move it to a bigger compost pile outside. Some companies give them out for free but if you don’t find these, use repurposed materials. You can make worm farms from repurposed polystyrene type of boxes. You can ask people who already have worm farms for the worms so that you start.
3. Stay away from plastic packaging
Plastic packaging pollutes the environment to a great extent and has a way of litering your home. However, you can live waste-free by using some of your glass containers or stainless steel. All you have to do is clean the containers out and use them for packaging a number of times instead of plastic. You can also opt for shopping bags that are made from cloth, mesh or canvas instead.
4. Avoid buying single servings
When shopping for supplies, it is advisable to buy the largest size instead of buying the smaller sizes. Smaller sizes mean you will need to keep going back to stores to buy the same items. That means more packaging and more waste. The larger size allows you to separate the supplies into your own smaller eco-friendly containers.
5. Get rid of disposable paper products
Instead of buying paper towels or napkins, a better option that will promote a waste-free life would be reusable cloth. Through this, you get to save your money and at the same time, you take care of your surrounding by avoiding litter.
These are just five among the many existing tips for living waste-free. As you can see, it does not have to be complicated. Simply start small and make it a habit to reduce how much waste you dump until you get the hang of it.
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