There are several simple ways to reduce landfill waste. First, make sure you recycle as much as you can. Reuse old clothes and other items and create shopping lists on recycled paper or old envelopes. When possible, print on both sides of the paper. Try buying in bulk so you can minimize packaging waste and save money. If you can't recycle, donate your old items. Donating used goods to a charity will not only help the environment but will also help someone in need.
What can we do to minimise our waste? Start with the simple things - recycle more, donate more, compost food scraps. Then, move up the waste hierarchy. For example, replace kitchen roll with washable cloth, or replace paper cases with silicon bake ware. And when it comes to rubbish, you can get away with three weekly collections, as we do. And if we're feeling particularly ambitious, consider a more radical change.
Recycle more
Recycling more is good for the environment and saves money by reducing the need to mine new resources. It also reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and in 2012, it prevented the emission of the equivalent of 168 million metric tons of carbon dioxide - the amount of carbon dioxide produced by driving 33 million passenger cars. Recyclable materials also improve the local economy by creating jobs and reducing energy and raw material needs for manufacturing. Manufacturers who recycle more also save money because they don't need to invest in new equipment and power plants.
Compost food scraps
A good way to reduce landfill waste is by composting your food scraps. This organic waste is rich in valuable nutrients for the soil. The finished compost is then available for use in landscapes, gardens, and farms. In addition to reducing trash, composting your food scraps also supports local farmers and composters. Not to mention that it reduces garbage smells and helps fight climate change. Listed below are some reasons to compost food scraps.
To compost your food scraps, you can donate them to community composting programs. You can also find a farmers market that will collect and process your food scraps. Food scraps are typically collected only when a farmers market is in operation. There, people are present to help. If you want to compost food scraps at home, consider starting a compost bin. You can even host drop-offs.
Reuse more
Using reusable products can help you save money while also reducing landfill waste. Reusable water bottles, jars, and water bottles are all good examples of reusable items. You can also find other uses for old clothing, appliances, and other household items. You can also repair them yourself, saving money in the long run. Recycling your waste also helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. You can also try to buy used products.
Reuse and recycling can also help the market, resulting in quality products at lower prices. Several years ago, the Greater London Authority (GLA) introduced reuse into its sustainability plan. In 2013, 12,000 tonnes of goods were re-used. In addition to recycling and reusing, consuming fewer products can help reduce landfill waste. Buying less, using less, and recycling more can reduce waste by more than 50%.