There are ways to help our environment beyond recycling beverage containers. Here are a few tips to help you reduce your waste and become more environmentally friendly:
Recycle your paper at home and at work.
Recycle your cardboard. Locate a nearest drop-off location for cardboard.
Invest in re-usable bags for your groceries. Still using plastic bags? Reuse them for your next trip to the grocery store instead of throwing them away.
Reuse your coffee cup. Millions of non-recyclable coffee cups are wasted every day, leading to unnecessary waste in landfills.
Shop smart. Purchase products that less plastic packaging or packaging that can be recycled. Also, look for products with natural ingredients such as household cleaners that are gentle on the environment.
Shop locally. Purchase produce at a local market instead of a grocery store.
Remember to turn off the tap when brushing your teeth – you could save 10,000 liters of water a year!
Switch to energy efficient light bulbs. They last up to 12 times longer than regular light bulbs and use 5 times less electricity.