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4 Creative Ways to Limit Waste from Your Household

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The latest emphasis on green living has enhanced the strive for zero-waste lifestyles. However, many people are cautious about taking care of the environment and planet. Fortunately, figuring out ways to limit waste from homes is an effective way of moving closer to zero-waste lives. It entails small lifestyle changes, including shifting from plastic to cloth bags. Recycling bottles and cans can also minimize the waste produced from your home, among other tips outlined below.

1. Understanding the Rules Governing Recycling

Many people are intimidated by the complex symbols and rules of sorting. Recycling is, however, a simple process requiring little research. Moreover, its rules and standards vary from one place to another. Therefore, it would be best if you researched to familiarize yourself with the rules in your locality.

Don’t forget, though, while recycling does have its challenges, it can and is effective at minimizing landfill waste. Of course, you should also reduce your overall consumption. Minimize (or eliminate all together) the use of disposable plates and plastic water bottles, too. The less-single use items you buy, regardless of whether they’re recyclable, the better. Reusable and compostable are much better for the environment.

2. Ditching Plastic Bags 

Shopping with reusable shopping bags has a significant impact on household waste. Instead of getting new plastic bags anytime you go shopping, carry along a reusable one. For convenience, always keep a bunch of the latter in the car trunk or by the door. That way, you never forget the reusable tote bags when going out. Plastic bags make up a considerable component of global waste. Cutting down on these bags, and considering reusable options every chance you get, can help you save the world by minimizing the waste you produce from your home.

3. Repairing Over Discarding 

One of the leading contributors to household waste is discarding broken items. Instead of discarding most of the stuff and getting new ones, why not try repairing them? Most high-quality items are repairable and deliver exemplary compared to the cheap ones. So, the next time you go shopping, look for products built to last. With such, you can repair and save money when they break down. In the process, you also save the world by minimizing waste. NOTE: If you can’t repair any item, try figuring out how to repurpose it. This way it’s given a new life rather than being tossed.

4. Making Meal Plans 

Food waste makes up the highest amount of household waste. It is, however, preventable as long as you purchase enough groceries for your family. Buying excess grocery often means most of it ends up in the garbage, which increases landfill components. To minimize the volume of food waste, it is advisable to create a meal plan. This meal plan should guide you on what food items to purchase and their quantities.

You can also do meal prep ahead of time. Doing so means less food ends up in the garbage and your household accounts for less waste. Plus, if you happen to end up with a small portion of uneaten food after meal planning and prep, it can always be saved for later or added to your compost to help grow your garden.

Taking Steps Towards a Zero-Waste Life

The planet has suffered a massive deal from the waste from homes and companies. Therefore, you should play your part in saving it by limiting the amount of your household waste. You can apply several tips to attain your goals towards a zero-waste lifestyle. Besides the above tricks, you should also consider using reusable food containers in your kitchen. Other vital ways of limiting waste from your home include compositing your garbage for garden use.

Minimizing your household waste leads the world towards better and green living. Your family and friends will follow suit, and we will have the former clean planet we had before. We will enjoy clean air, water, and land without worrying about the effects of pollution. So, do what you can to get closer to living a zero-waste lifestyle.

Author Bio: Alex Capozzolo is a partner of Kind House Buyers, a Seattle-based real estate developer. He has been writing for the real estate industry for several years. Alex enjoys researching and implementing creative ways to make houses and buildings more eco-friendly.

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