3 Ways To Be Less Wasteful

August 1st, 2019

family, General, Go Green, Home, Parent Hacks

We have all heard it many times before. Reduce, reuse, recycle. Though, how many people make the effort to do so? My guess is probably not enough. If you are looking to cut down on the waste in your household, this guide will help to get you started.

How can we reduce the waste we create? Cut down on your consumption! There are many ways to reduce consumption. You can take quicker showers. Turn your lights off when you are not using them. Do not leave the faucet running when you don’t need to, like when you are brushing your teeth or washing the dishes. Find ways to cut down on driving. You could bike, take the bus, or carpool. Energy-saving appliances are also a good option and will help you save money as well.

One of the best ways to reduce waste is to switch from using disposables to using more reusable things. You can use reusable cloth bags for grocery shopping. If you are not a fan of that, you could at least reuse the plastic bags from your shopping trips for trash or other things. Buy a reusable water bottle to refill instead of using disposable ones. If you are one of those people that cleans your counters with paper towels, switch to using dish rags. Instead of tissue napkins, you can use cloth napkins. There are so many things you can reuse in your home. Next time you go to throw something away, think of how you could either reuse the item, or switch to a reusable option.

Now, I know recycling can seem like a hassle to get into, especially if you are so used to just throwing all your waste away. You can do a quick search online to see what you should and should not recycle. Then, get in the habit of sorting your trash. Get a recycle bin for your house. Once you have one, seeing it will remind you to think before you throw out anything. Soon enough recycling will become second nature to you.

It can be so simple to reduce waste and make your household more eco friendly. You just have to take the initiative. By implementing these tips, you will not only begin a less wasteful lifestyle, but you will also be supporting a cleaner world. For a bonus, you will notice you are saving more money. What better motivation is there?