Waste Management Tips to Use at Home
There is a lot of waste that finds its way into landfills every day, but the amount of waste doesn’t have to be so high. There are simple waste management methods that you can lower how much trash gets into landfills. Here are five waste management tips that you can use so you can make the world a greener place.
Recycle
This is probably one of the more well-known waste management methods. When items get recycled, you can use them again and again so that they don’t get into landfills. There are many recyclable materials, some of which you might not know can be recycled. Paper and plastic are commonly recycled items, but did you know you can also recycle clothing and certain house appliances?
Compost Food Scraps
Another part of waste management is composting your leftover food. People and businesses can compost their food scraps. Large composters should be in an ideal place. A good waste management company will be able to tell you where a composter can be installed on your property.
Reusable Shopping Bags
You may have already known this, given that, as the name implies, they are reusable. If you didn’t, now’s the time to invest in reusable shopping bags. Many grocery stores have reusable bags that you can buy. Not only are they ideal for the environment, but they are also more durable than paper or plastic bags that you might otherwise be using. Waste management is made easier when you reuse items you already own. When you’re helping the planet and getting a higher-quality bag, there’s no downside.
Reduce Paper Products
Out of all of the recyclable materials, there are, paper is the one that is thrown away the most. There have been years when millions of tons of paper got thrown out. Junk mail makes up a large portion of garbage waste, so contact your local Post Office and see if you can get off of any unwanted mailing lists. Paper towels are another common source of waste. You can cut down on waste from paper towels by substituting them for washable and reusable rags.
Decrease Packaging
Packaging for food can find its way into our landfills too. Single-serve packages should be avoided whenever you can. Also, try to stay away from plastic bottles, and instead choose cups that you can wash and use again later. Make sure you’re also reusing plastic tubs that help pack food.
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