Recycling can be a great opportunity to generate value. If you think recycling should be all about managing resources \u2013 rather than managing waste \u2013 you are absolutely correct. You can actually save money and time by thinking how you’ll manage waste before you buy any product; you\u2019ll also be taking action to improve our ecosystem and reduce the levels of pollution, one household at a time.<\/p>\n
Here is a list of 10 simple but effective tactics you may want to adopt starting today:<\/p>\n
1) Don\u2019t buy things you don\u2019t need \u2013 this is the most obvious tactic you can use to minimise waste, yet many people fail to observe it. If you\u2019re careful to avoid spending money on things you don\u2019t really need, you\u2019ll immediately be ahead in the recycling curve.<\/p>\n
2) Think before disposing \u2013 Whenever you\u2019re looking at old books, clothes or anything else you need to dispose of, try to think if any person or organisation that might use those items directly or indirectly.<\/p>\n
3) Start a compost pile \u2013 if you have a little spare room in your backyard, start a compost pile and get in the habit of putting all of your wet waste and food leftovers in there. This will both make it simpler to dispose of the trash, and you will later be able to use the compost as natural fertilizer for your plants and flowers.<\/p>\n
4) Sort your waste efficiently \u2013 make sure to get separate containers for plastics, paper and glass. Take the time to organize your waste beforehand, and you\u2019ll find it much easier to ensure all materials go to their proper place with minimum thought and effort.<\/p>\n
5) Take care in preparing your trash bags \u2013 making sure to separate waste materials is just the first step; keep the best interests of garbage collectors in mind and keep your garbage bags neat and tightly shut for convenient transport.<\/p>\n
6) Look for creative ways to reuse \u2013 there are lots of creative ways to add extra life to everyday household items and materials like plastic bags (can be reused in multiple ways), paper envelopes (good for jotting down notes), and containers of any kind (can be repurposed or used for arts and crafts).<\/p>\n
7) Recycled paper is good \u2013 not only because it has already been recycled, which means no further trees had to be taken down, but also because such paper can go through further recycling cycles.<\/p>\n
8) Plastic is not environmentally friendly \u2013 not all types of plastics can be efficiently recycled, especially when they\u2019re greasy. Whenever possible, favour paper products when you need temporary packages or just get hard plastic containers meant to last for a while.<\/p>\n
9) Favour Eco-friendly goods \u2013 when purchasing a product, try looking beyond its actual composition and into its production-related waste. As a rule of thumb, choosing eco-friendly goods is the best option, as these products are certified to cause little
\npollution during their manufacture process.<\/p>\n
10) Recyclable goods in recyclable packaging are ideal \u2013 but when it\u2019s not an option, try to find creative ways to reuse the packaging and recycle the goods.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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