| v> | | | | about gifting it to charity. |
| | | | Avoid the practice of using plastic bags and paper |
| Household waste management is one of the easiest | | | | bags by taking a reusable shopping bag or re-purpose |
| ways to "go green". Reduce-Reuse-Recycle is a | | | | everyday items that you normally discard. There |
| way of life that is easy to adopt and reaps huge | | | | are quite a few different websites that offer you |
| benefits for us and the planet. | | | | some rather unique ideas. |
| Research from the United Nations Development | | | | |
| Programme have stated that there are almost five | | | | Be sure and purchase reusable over disposable |
| million people who die yearly, from diseases related | | | | items. A reusable coffee cup and drinking water |
| to incorrect waste disposal, and they say the number | | | | bottles, should be used rather than the disposable |
| is increasing. | | | | containers. This alone can save a immense amount |
| It goes without saying that the developed countries | | | | of garbage from being discarded into landfills. |
| are the ones that are generating the most waste. | | | | Recycle |
| As an example about three-quarters of a ton of | | | | One of the easiest to recycle is by composting. |
| waste is generatedannually by every person in the | | | | This method of recycling is best both for your |
| United States. | | | | garden and the environment. You may even |
| | | | | consider worm farming as away to earn extra |
| These reports are backed up by the U.S. | | | | money and recycle your waste at the same time. |
| Environmental Protection Agency (aka US EPA). | | | | Recycling centers are available in nearly every |
| These disturbing statistics can be lessened through | | | | community. Make it a habit to use take advantage |
| proper waste management. | | | | of one near your home. |
| People must begin to realize that waste management | | | | Food is another large source of household waste. |
| in the home is not just about making less trash. It is | | | | How can you reduce food waste? Simply by |
| to a greater extent saving and the protection of our | | | | purchasing only the amount you really consume and |
| environment. | | | | need. A shopping list is an important tool to prevent |
| Starting out your approach toward a responsible | | | | impulse buying. Research has shown that 75% of |
| household waste management program is to start | | | | the shoppers who purchase an item in a grocery |
| monitoring what precisely you are tossing out and | | | | store made that decision after they visited the |
| how much waste is being hauled from your home. | | | | store. A shopping list will help your budget and it |
| By monitoring your trash habits, you will find out how | | | | can help the environment. |
| you can deal with your household trash in other | | | | Become a savvy shopper and check your supplies |
| ways. The mantra of waste management is | | | | before you leave home. Use up those items that |
| summarized in three simple words; reduce, reuse, | | | | can spoil first. Be aware of what happens to the |
| recycle. | | | | food you purchase, how much packaging it has, and |
| Reduce household waste | | | | its origin, before you buy. |
| | | | | Finally, a mention about the hazardous chemicals |
| The purchasing of food in packs or containers can | | | | found in our homes. The U.S. Government has |
| add tremendously to your garbage. Always try to | | | | named nearly 500 hazardous chemical waste |
| buy food that is sold individually such as vegetables | | | | products and how they need to be discarded. |
| and fruits. | | | | Everyday items we find in ourhomes, such as paint, |
| Thinking about the future, you should have your | | | | cleaning supplies, and pesticides contain these |
| home appliances serviced on a regular basis. If they | | | | chemicals. By using organic products, the need to |
| are broken have them fixed. This will avoid having to | | | | go through the extra steps needed to discard of |
| throw the appliances and keeps them out of the | | | | hazardous household materials can be eliminated. |
| landfills for a longer interval. | | | | So get that garbage out of your life and make your |
| Reuse items | | | | home a healthier and safer place for you, your family |
| If you have an appliance or other home equipment | | | | and the planet. |
| that is not in use and is still working, you should think | | | | |