Simple Ways Of Reducing Waste

Our Natural Environment is the most precious resource humankind has. Therefore it makes sense to become aware of what really is going on and how each of us can contribute to making a difference.

If we improve our own daily habits at home and at work, we model more responsible behaviour for our youngsters. Did you know, children learn 80% through copying what they see? A scary thought and also one that gives hope, since the children of today are the adults of tomorrow. Therefore let’s keep trying.

Recycling is a way of value-adding, for example, clothes. There is a time when you want to move old clothes on and the best way I find is St. Vinnies. Australian Op Shops are really opportunity shops, value-adding shops. Clothes and a myriad of items get sold over and over, are passed on many times before they hit the landfill.

Simple ways of reducing waste:

Reduce by buying durable and quality items instead of quantity
Buy environmentally friendly products, made from recycled material
Avoid buying hazardous materials
Avoid disposable plastic spoons, cups, bags, furniture, nappies
Buy and use products with minimum packaging, avoid single packed/wrapped items
Reuse containers, packaging materials
Use multi-use items instead of disposables e.g. cloth napkins and towels instead of paper
Print on both sides of the paper to reduce paper waste
Donate old books and clothes
Recycle things which you otherwise would end up in landfill
Recycle locally to reduce transport