What Are Some Ideas To Reduce Household Waste?

If your rubbish bins look pretty full by the time collection day rolls around, you may want to see if there are any ways you can reduce the amount of waste your household throws out.

Here are a few simple tips to cut down on what you throw away into landfill by making a few changes around your household.

At the checkout

One way to reduce the amount of waste in your household bins is to refuse excess packaging at the checkout.

Keep reusable shopping bags in the car so you always have them with you when you get to the supermarket.

Reusable produce bags are one other way to avoid taking extra plastic home with you when you do the grocery shop. These are thin enough that you can still weigh your items and since you can use them time and time again they are better for the environment.

Go vintage

Rather than purchasing new items such as clothing, choose to buy recycled or second hand. Often you can find these clothes in good condition, and you can also rest assured you are helping to create a more sustainable future.

Recycling these items not only saves space in landfill, but cuts down on the water and other products that go into their production.

Consider running a clothes swap meeting, where you and your friends can bring old clothes you no longer wear. One person’s trash is another person’s treasure! You may no longer love that little black dress, but your best mate might find a way to revamp it.

Check your bins

Double check that you are not unnecessarily throwing recyclables out with the rubbish. If items can be put into the recycling, it is much better for the environment.

Items such as electronics can be recycled, but you may need to visit a special e-waste collection.