[ad_1]
5 R – Key factors to bear in mind in relation to waste management are: Reduction, reuse, recycling, recovery and replacement.
1. Reduce – reduce waste production as much as possible. You can always reduce your waste production by following these simple tips:
behind. Use or buy only what is needed – when no waste is produced, there is no waste to process. Make a shopping list before going shopping. Thanks to this, you will not buy unnecessary things. Don’t be tempted to buy random items.
b. Buy reusable items such as rechargeable batteries. This will create very less waste as it can be reused more than once.
down. Opt out of receiving paper-based emails and choose emails instead.
re. Buy products with minimal packaging. Effective and fun packaging does not necessarily mean better product quality.
to me. Say NO to plastic bags. Carry your own reusable shopping bags.
fa. Communicate waste reduction at source – more people applying waste reduction means less waste generated.
2. Re-use – if waste is produced, investigate the possibility of recycling the waste. Do not throw away reusable items. Reduce waste by making full use of any item. Here are some helpful ideas on how to reuse these everyday items.
behind. Reuse old clothes by sewing together items such as cloth bags, pillowcases, table / sofa covers, etc. Those that cannot be reused as such can be used as cleaning cloths.
b. Use old tires in your garden as swings or pots for growing small plants.
down. Re-use glass bottles and jars as storage containers after cleaning and drying.
re. Reuse envelopes by affixing labels to the address.
to me. Reuse plastic bags as garbage bags.
3. Recycling – If reuse is not possible, investigate the next recycling option. As there are economic and environmental costs associated with collecting and recycling waste, these should only be considered when reducing and reusing waste is not feasible / feasible. Most household items and workplaces can be successfully recycled with little effort. Here are some tips for accepting recycling:
behind. Store recyclable trash cans in strategic locations around your home / workplace. This favors better participation in the recycling process on all sides.
b. Don’t throw something away just because it’s old or broken. Repair and reuse for reuse.
down. Recycle food waste by composting with compost bins.
4. Recovery – It may be possible to recover materials or energy from waste that cannot be reduced, reused or recycled. Sweden, for example, successfully produces biogas and heating oil from waste and garbage.
5. Replace – adopt environmentally friendly goods or lifestyle, e.g. use handkerchiefs instead of handkerchiefs, travel by public transport instead of private cars, walk or cycle short commuting distances, use carpooling for long commutes distances instead of independent driving, etc.
Habit is a powerful tool in our daily lives. Most of the things we do in our daily lives are a matter of habit. Buying unwanted things, using handkerchiefs instead of cloth handkerchiefs / napkins are habits that have become ingrained in us. The trick is to turn these habits into eco-friendly habits, a difficult task for anyone but still necessary for a better world. In other words, the 5Rs should be practiced as the norm rather than the exception.
[ad_2]
Source by Jayalakshmi Anshuman