Are you concerned about the environment and have you thought
about how to reduce personal waste? If yes, then you can become more attractive
to consumption. Here are some effective ways to reduce your personal waste and
take a green approach to life. Try these 5 effective ways to do that.
1.
Say no to
the plastic:
One of the easiest ways to reduce the amount of plastic
debris is to discard the plastic tube. For example, when ordering juice in a
cafe, tell your waiter that you do not need a straw. The staff does not want to
fulfill your "whim" or do you like to drink from a straw? Buy a glass
or metal reusable bins and tube and
carry it with you - when you see a personal accessory, you will definitely be
left alone.
2.
Use
reusable food bags:
About one million plastic bags are used every minute around
the world. If you already go shopping with an eco-friendly bag for multiple
use, you're on the right track. However, if you prefer to use plastic bags, try
not to at least take a new one every time. And, if you still decide to replace
them with reusable ones, do not take bags made of nylon or polyester - this is
the same plastic bins.
3.
Avoid
chewing gum:
Initially, chewing gum was made from rubber juice, but then
scientists discovered a synthetic rubber consisting of polyethylene and
polyvinyl acetate, which replaced natural rubber. Not only do you chew plastic,
it can also be toxic - polyvinyl acetate is made using vinyl acetate, which
causes tumors in laboratory rats.
4.
Buy
products in cardboard packaging, instead of plastic:
Prefer the soap in the box rather than cellophane, take milk
in a pack rather than a bottle, soda in glass. Later you can also give glass
and cardboard for recycling, and they are better suited for this than plastic.
5.
Buy
products in bulk and by weight:
The larger the volume, the less packaging material will be
needed, because when packing takes into account not only the place occupied by
the products, but also various marketing pieces, such as additional wrappers.
If you take products by weight - for example, cereals or vegetables - you
decide what to pack them yourself.
