How to become a zero waste household
Did you know that you can actually make those mountains of garbage that dot our city landscape disappear? Beginning with a change in the mindset of every individual we can actually curtail and drastically reduce the amount of garbage that needlessly makes its way into landfills. And, hard to believe but true – it is possible to eventually become a zero waste household.
It starts with segregation
Simply sorting the garbage into wet and dry waste instead of throwing it into a common trash is the first step. Almost 80% of household waste is vegetable and fruit peel which can be turned into rich, organic compost that will enrich the quality of our soil. For more info on how you can begin composting at home visit www.dailydump.org
Don’t throw it out. Recycle.
Dry waste, in turn, can be recycled. If sorted and disposed off separately dry waste comprising old newspapers, glass and plastic bottles, milk packets etc can also be effectively recycled to form other products. In fact you can arrange to have the dry waste picked up from your doorstep. Visit www.Saahas.org to find out more.
Carry your own cloth or reusable shopping bag
Plastic bags pose one of the biggest threats to wildlife. In our cities as well, hundreds of stray dogs and cows die each year because of ingesting plastic along with the garbage they feed on. So the next time think before you carelessly toss a plastic bag filled with leftovers on to the street corner.
We could all make the wise and eminently practical decision of refusing the plastic bag that is offered free with every purchase we make. As they are non-biodegradable plastic bags remain in our environment for years and years. Simply get into the habit of carrying your own cloth bag when you set out to buy something. This simple gesture will display your genuine concern for the environment.
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