We all know that with our present lifestyle we are destroying nature(life) and climate on the planet, There are some basic changes that we can implement in our daily life that can reduce our footprint in the destruction of the environment. Today I am going to share 5 top most ways you can reduce your footprint of destroying the environment.
1) Stop using plastic: One of the most nondecomposable components in our waste/trash is plastic. Not many of countries around the world still don't have a proper waste management system, due to which plastic is going to end up as landfill or in water streams. It’s always better to recycle plastic. I would say if we can stop using plastic and refuse to accept more plastic then it's a great choice. Check in this article Say No To Plastic, how many different areas of our life we can avoid plastic
2) Go paperless: Our mailboxes are always mostly filled with a lot of paper mails, there is nothing wrong but we tend to put them in the trash instead of recycling, in some of the countries around the world does not have a proper recycling system. So it’s also better to avoid paper, we are creating an enormous negative impact on the environment by using paper and paper related products. Read this article Go Paperless about how much destruction we are creating and what advantage we do by going paperless.
3) Switch to reusable cups & bottles: Many times we see people using Use-N-throw cups in parties, at home and work. Not even 30% of these are getting recycled what is happing with rest of 70%, that's going into landfill. In most cases, these cups, bottles and other temporary utensils are made from paper or plastic. Check this article Switch to reusable how much impact we can be created by just skipping paper cup at work.
4) Reduce food waste: Food waste is one of the most common waste at home and restaurant. Lot's of times we just ignore this. But, just think and act. Cook only what you can consume. This is fully in our control, when you go out for dinner or lunch order one item less at a restaurant that will help in reducing food waste that goes into the trash, most of the times I saw proratable over ordering and trash the leftovers. By doing this, you are not only reducing food waste but also helping in serving the unused food to people in need.
5) Switch to rechargeable batteries: I remember talking to a friend around nine years back about rechargeable batters, he said they don’t work and its a waste of money. But still, I wanted to give it a try and bought them and you know what still I am using them even after these many years they are working absolutely fine. One thing for sure in last few year I never put any batteries into trash or recycling as I am reusing them. This is the great example what I can give you that using rechargeable batteries will help us reduce waste. In these 9 years, the friends of mine who think these batteries don’t work put around 180 batteries into the trash. Batteries are the most dangerous chemicals which will pollute land with toxic chemicals if they are not adequately managed. So by switching you not only helping the planet, you are helping yourself in saving health and money.
By taking these five steps, you will reduce an enormous amount of waste which goes into landfill. There are additional steps which you can do even to reduce the waste further.
It's never too late to start, Ask yourself 'What am I doing for better tomorrow'?
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