Sep 4, 2024
By: Kapil Yadav
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The environmental impact of paper manufacturing is well-known, including issues like harmful gas emissions and acid rain. You can reduce these effects by opting for digital mediums whenever possible as it is more eco-friendly.
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Using public transport minimises vehicle emissions and lowers overall resource consumption. It helps cut down on waste from personal vehicles, contributing to a zero-waste lifestyle.
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You can repurpose old clothes into new items like bags or cushions or you can donate them. This supports a zero-waste lifestyle by extending garment life and also reducing textile waste and saving resources.
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Food wastage is a global concern with over 2.5 billion tonnes of food being wasted every year. You can largely avoid it by eating in small portions and even after this if something is left you should compost instead of throwing it away.
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Planning your meals beforehand is a great way of staying healthy and it also reduces food wastage significantly.
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Single-use plastics, such as straws, stirrers, plastic bags, and food packaging, often end up in landfills and cause environmental pollution because they are difficult to recycle. To reduce this damage, choose reusable or biodegradable alternatives whenever possible.
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Plastic bottles take centuries to decompose and release toxins during that time. Switching to alternatives like glass, stainless steel, or aluminium, which are more durable and eco-friendly, can help eliminate this issue.
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Instead of relying on non-biodegradable plastic shopping bags, you can switch to reusable carry bags made of clothes. You can even turn your old clothes into eco-friendly carry bags.
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Over-packaging such as using excessive cardboard, oversized boxes, or excessive bubble wrap wastes resources and causes pollution. You can choose alternatives or shop with businesses that prioritise minimal, sustainable packaging.
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Simply being mindful of what you buy and buying only what you actually need is a good way of reducing waste. Instead of shopping on impulse, making a list helps you find things you need and shop only for that.
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