ZERO WASTE IN LIFE
How to live without garbage, use less plastic refuse everything and live consciously
Zero Waste (literally "zero waste", also "zero loss") is a concept whose main idea is to reduce the amount of garbage we produce by using reusable objects and things, just like they would be used in nature. The goal is to keep the garbage away from the landfill or incinerator.
The international alliance Zero Waste International, which promotes this concept, proposed such definitions for this term:
Zero Waste is a moral, economic, effective, and global goal aimed at changing people's lifestyles and creating enduring natural cycles where all excess materials can become resources rather than rubbish.
The international alliance Zero Waste International, which promotes this concept, proposed such definitions for this term:
Zero Waste is a moral, economic, effective, and global goal aimed at changing people's lifestyles and creating enduring natural cycles where all excess materials can become resources rather than rubbish.
refuse
reduce
recycle
GIVE UP
The first rule of Zero Waste is to avoid trash, don't buy it. In the first place, this means that it is worth making purchases deliberately so that the unnecessary thing does not end up in the garbage can. That is why the concept of waste-free is so closely connected with minimalism - you do not buy unnecessary things, do not harm the planet, you have freedom from unnecessary things and more time for the main thing.
Waiver of unnecessary save you from most of the garbage. At this stage it is very important to learn to say no. Say no to goods packed in plastic. Say no to free gifts and souvenirs. Say no to a one-time! Find the strength not to participate in this wasteful and unstable cycle!
Waiver of unnecessary save you from most of the garbage. At this stage it is very important to learn to say no. Say no to goods packed in plastic. Say no to free gifts and souvenirs. Say no to a one-time! Find the strength not to participate in this wasteful and unstable cycle!
ADVICES
SHOPS
Products in supermarkets are often packed more carefully, especially at the stage of production and delivery. Prefer purchases on the market or in small stores, especially since individual sellers are often more loyal to the non-standard needs of buyers.
IN LIFE
Do not take business cards or brochures, just take a picture of them on your phone. Thus, all the important information will be with you at any time, but you will not produce extra garbage.
LESS TRASH!
The more we take on disposable things that will inevitably end up in landfills, the more demand we create for these unstable things.
Such items are often cheap, of poor quality, and many buy them because of the low price. The problem is that such items were produced using chemicals and materials of dubious origin, which means they can release toxins!
Such items are often cheap, of poor quality, and many buy them because of the low price. The problem is that such items were produced using chemicals and materials of dubious origin, which means they can release toxins!
If a building becomes architecture, then it is art
REDUCE CONSUMPTION
Almost all of us have many things at home that we never use. Some of them we did not even unpack! Why is this happening? All because of impulsive purchases. We saw something, we liked it, and that's it, we bought it! But often the joy of buying passes very quickly, and the product itself becomes another item in our house, which adds no value to our life.
In this regard, it is important to reduce the uncontrolled consumption of goods, so as not to get rid of them over time.
In this regard, it is important to reduce the uncontrolled consumption of goods, so as not to get rid of them over time.
REUSE AND REPAIR
The next step is the harm of reusable items in your life. Now you can find, for example, reusable bags, eco bags for grocery shopping and even an alternative to disposable plastic bags - small bags of mesh or cotton for vegetables, fruits and cereals. Using reusable drinking tubes and thermo cups you will not lose.
It is worth once and for all realize that disposable funds you must buy them again and again. This, in turn, means that you spend money on what you throw away. It is just like throwing money in the trash! This action, at least, will have a smaller carbon footprint than the production of disposable plastic.
It is worth once and for all realize that disposable funds you must buy them again and again. This, in turn, means that you spend money on what you throw away. It is just like throwing money in the trash! This action, at least, will have a smaller carbon footprint than the production of disposable plastic.
Give things a new life: surely you will have upside-down things that you could just throw away. Buy items in second-hand or hand-held on the Internet sites and remember: many things you don't even need to have, you can rent them (for example, clothing for events, books, goods for sports and recreation, tools or even cars
RECYCLE ALL THAT YOU HAVE
After you give up on things, reduce consumption and begin to reuse reusable items, you will have quite a bit of garbage left. However, be sure to sort your garbage so that these resources can be reused and not sent to landfill
ROT AND GROW
Compost is easiest to organize in a private house, but there are several solutions for an apartment. For household composting, you can use an electric kitchen composter, glasses, vermicomposting, or a sink chopper. You can read more about each of these methods here. Thus, your organic garbage can be turned into a useful fertilizer for plants, instead of just rotting in the landfill
CONCLUSION
As you can see, Zero Waste is not such a difficult set of measures, however, the results can be impressive! In addition to the fact that you will not produce garbage (and, incidentally, it can be up to several tons per year per family!), You will also save a lot by buying only what you need. According to various sources, adhering to the concept of zero waste, you can save up to 40% of your budget.
Join the modern movement, because it will benefit not only nature, but also your wallet and mood
Join the modern movement, because it will benefit not only nature, but also your wallet and mood
