{"id":22433,"date":"2019-01-29T09:47:09","date_gmt":"2019-01-28T20:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/?p=2208"},"modified":"2019-01-29T09:47:09","modified_gmt":"2019-01-28T20:47:09","slug":"a-simple-guide-to-living-with-less-waste","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/endota.com\/nz\/a-simple-guide-to-living-with-less-waste\/","title":{"rendered":"A Simple Guide to Living with Less Waste"},"content":{"rendered":"

We live in a fast-paced\u00a0world that has\u00a0led the majority\u00a0of us to demand convenience in all aspects of our lives. From the food we eat, the clothes we wear, to\u00a0the technology we continually update – pretty much everything we consume is packaged unsustainably, in some shape or form.<\/p>\n

Recycling plastic, paper and glass might be second nature for most of us, but the truth is, we largely ignore a staggering amount of other waste going to landfill, such as soft plastic packaging, convenience products, clothing, and food.\u00a0We tell ourselves that as New Zealanders, we’re clean and green but, the truth is, our country is creating\u00a0waste like there’s no tomorrow.<\/p>\n

It’s deeply upsetting\u00a0to think of what we’re doing the environment, and as a result, to our future generations.\u00a0It’s time to take responsibility, and\u00a0actually do something about it.\u00a0 The good news, however, is that tonight I’m sharing this simple guide to living with less waste. Wether you feel inspired to try one idea or try all, I hope that you’ll find something that works for you<\/p>\n

1. Did you know it’s likely that only 50% of what you think is being recycled is actually being recycled? Here in New Zealand, we are currently sending approximately 3 million tons of trash to the landfill each year,\u00a0a frightful amount to say in the least.\u00a0Next time you recycle, make sure your paper, plastic and aluminium vessels are well-cleaned, as this will ensure they\u00a0are actually recycled.<\/p>\n

2. Taking a few minutes to plan before you head to the grocery store can help to make the world of difference.\u00a0Shopping\u00a0plastic-free\u00a0can be easy once you get used it, and before long, it’ll feel like second nature. Invest in some re-useable shopping bags (I personally love french-style market bags, because well, they look pretty) and some re-useable produce bags for filling with fresh fruit and vegetables.<\/p>\n

3. Buy locally grown, seasonal produce. I usually shop at the farmers market, or order online from\u00a0Foodbox<\/a>\u00a0to minimise the produce being wrapped in plastic – which by the way, seems ridiculous, don’t you think? I’ll\u00a0always choose plenty of leafy greens, for salads, summery stews, soups and smoothies, and I’ll often freeze any left over dark greens,\u00a0to avoid waste.<\/p>\n

4. Purchase dried goods\u00a0such as baking ingredients, spices, and legumes\u00a0in bulk to avoid single use plastic.\u00a0If you’re like me,\u00a0you might enjoy storing your dried goods in glass jars, as they look tidier in your pantry. If you’re in NZ, you might like to check out\u00a0GoodFor store<\/a>, a wholefoods re-fillery where you can take along your own jars and the like – they also ship nation-wide.<\/p>\n

5. Do you frequent the local cafe or coffee shop? next time order a coffee,\u00a0consider using a re-useable coffee cup. Or\u00a0simply take\u00a0a moment to sit down and enjoy your drink, rather than take it on the go. Why are you in such a rush?<\/p>\n

6. Consider buying a big bottle of natural castille soap (I like\u00a0Dr Bronners<\/a>) and making your own homemade cleaning products. Castille soap can be used for almost anything, and comes in a range of gorgeous scents.\u00a0You can find a whole chapter on homemade cleaning and beauty products in my new book,\u00a0The Art of Simple.<\/a><\/p>\n

7. It is estimated that CO2\u00a0emissions\u00a0from clothing manufacturing and waste\u00a0account for ten percent\u00a0of global emissions,\u00a0and is the second largest industrial polluter, second only to oil. Shopping second hand helps to save perfectly good clothing from a landfill and can reduce the horrifyingly\u00a0huge demand for clothing production. Plus, you’ll some brilliant deals to boot.<\/p>\n

8. Buy once, buy well. Each item of clothing in my wardrobe is considered carefully for it’s practicality, quality and ability to mix and match. By all means, It’s wonderful to love clothing (I certainly do!) but by acquiring them sparingly, the appreciation is far more satisfying. When you\u00a0love, and care for each item of clothing you own, you’ll save you money in the long run, and be kinder to the environment, too.<\/p>\n

9. Refuse to buy bottled water. Not only is it exorbitantly expensive,\u00a0take a moment to think about the resources used to collect, bottle, and ship it, let alone the plastic bottle it comes in. Also, you might like to know that often the bottles aren’t recycled.<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0 Scrubbing brushes, tooth brushes and dishcloths are only a small handful of the everyday items we use, but replace more often than we should. The good news is that there’s plenty of places online that sell beautiful-looking, re-useable versions. I’ve shared a few\u00a0favourites\u00a0below,\u00a0for your perusal.<\/p>\n

11. Did you know that most types of soft-plastic can be recycled? this includes plastic bags, citrus netting bags, food wrappers, courier packs, bubble wrap and more. Find out\u00a0more info here<\/a>, and\u00a0your nearest participating store for drop-off.<\/p>\n

12. If you have little ones, you might like to consider trying cloth nappies and re-useable wipes.\u00a0The average child will go through an estimated five to eight thousand nappies during those first few years. The environmental footprint of disposable nappies is staggering, not to mention unsettling! Compare this to using the same cloth nappies over and over, and the lovely natural fibres on your little one\u2019s skin. There\u2019s just no comparison, really. If you’re not sure where to start, check out my handy\u00a0guide to cloth nappies here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

13. Bring your glass containers along with you to your local butcher, fish-monger and takeaway shop. You’ll find that most are happy to\u00a0place the\u00a0food in to your own container. We do this for sushi, too.<\/p>\n

14.\u00a0And lastly, next time you’re about to toss something in the trash, take a moment to consider whether it can be mended, or re-purposed in some way or another.\u00a0 Turn old clothes in to cleaning rags, or if they’re still in good condition, drop them off to your local charity shop for the chance of a second life.<\/p>\n

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Courtesy Eleanor Ozich<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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