The amount of waste is increasing every day and this waste
has a negative impact on our planet and our life quality; the need to recycle
has never been greater. By following these simple tips at home we can reduce this waste,
reduce planet pollution, save trees and conserve water and natural resources
and contribute to creating a greener world.
1/ When
doing laundry instead of using your dryer just hand out your clothes to
save energy, money and get clothes that smell fresh;
2/ Fill your dishwasher every time you use
it and turn on the kitchen hot water faucet for a few seconds prior to starting dishwasher;
3/ Donate
your unwanted magazines, books, clothes, toys, small appliances or any other household item– there is always someone who needs them;
4/ Be
part of the recycling program – purchase only items made from recycled
materials or natural sources – this will have a huge impact on our landfills
and our planet;
5/ Learn to
compost your fruit and vegetables scraps to obtain a natural fertilizer for
your garden;
6/ Save
ink and paper when printing on both sides of your paper or even better
save all the info on your computer whenever possible;
7/ Recycle
all your paper, cans, plastic or glass bottles;
8/ Bring
your own bag or basket when shopping for grocery; refuse any unwanted bags
or packaging to reduce waste;
9/ When
shopping for new appliances look for the energy efficient information;
10/ Unplug
your small appliances or electronics when not in use;
11/ Be
creative when buying gifts – expensive is not always better; create your
own cards, save gift bags and reuse them, create your own floral
arrangements or use recycled paper gift wrap;
12/ Refrain
from buying more then you need and this way can reduce the waste;
13/ Use rechargeable
batteries, refill printer cartridges, buy low energy bulbs, and recycle
mobile phones.
14/ Reduce the use of chemicals and synthetics in your
home: toxic housecleaning products, synthetic clothing and beddings or any
other household items.
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