The third “R” on our list, recycling, is the process of turning waste into new materials or objects. There are endless ways to reuse items that would typically be going to waste, but the best way you will be successful with this step is to be CREATIVE! Recycle Cut the top off of an old soda bottle and hang it from a tree with birdseed for an easy bird feeder.Turn a broken frame into an earrings holder by attaching wire across frame and hanging earrings from wire.Pop your used tea bags in the fridge then place on eyes for a natural eye de-puffer.Turn your empty coffee tin into a storage container for your household items.Use your old toothbrush to scrub small, hard to reach areas when cleaning the house.Purchase a reusable water bottle instead of using single-use plastic bottles.2 So, instead of throwing away, find a way to reuse items you would otherwise toss! Some super simple ways to reuse what you already have and keep trash out of landfills are: In less than 15 years, worldwide waste is expected to double. When you reuse products, you’re able to make use of them multiple times or in multiple ways. Next up to bat is reuse, which is as simple as it sounds. Whether you’re reducing your waste, your water usage or your buying habits, a little effort goes a long way for the environment. And avoiding single-use plastics (plates, bowls, cups, Styrofoam, straws, water bottles, etc.).Hand washing dishes instead of using the dishwasher,.Using a washcloth instead of a paper towel when cleaning up kitchen messes,.Bringing reusable bags to the grocery store and buying in bulk whenever you can,.Each year, we use 1 billion plastic shopping bags, creating 300,000 tons of landfill waste? 1 You can start reducing your use of plastic by: The first step to this eco-friendly quartet is to reduce, which seems self-explanatory – just use less. Thankfully there are four easy-to-follow stepping stones that we can apply to everyday life: reduce, reuse, recycle and repurpose.
Living a more sustainable lifestyle can be very rewarding – but also a bit daunting. The new decade is upon us, and many of us have the same goal in mind: to be more eco-friendly.
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