There is no denying the fact that the world is in dire need of effective management strategies for solid waste. The next decade of human activities and population growth, as we foresee, can engulf and suffocate the environment. In this light, it becomes crucial that we comprehend and abide by the phrase “our waste, our responsibility.”
Our team of experts, with their plentiful years of experience, has drawn out some practical measures for solid waste management. These simple strategies are very easy to follow as a part of your everyday routine, but they require sheer dedication if you really want to make a change and contribute towards sustainable waste disposal. So let’s begin –
- Whenever you head out for grocery shopping, make it a rule to carry your own cloth bags, or maybe, recycled ones. The Internet is full of easy DIYs which you can follow to create your own recycled bags.
- Think twice before purchasing paper napkins. Opt for cloth ones instead.
- Avoid purchasing bottled water and always keep a refillable bottle with you.
- Whenever printing, try to use both the front and back sides of a sheet to reduce paper wastage.
- Segregate your trash. Make it a habit to categorize the trash generated at your home into recyclable and non-recyclable.
- Check if there are any programs for waste collection that run periodically in your area. The least you can do is give away the recyclable items to them.
- Refuse to simply replace the items if they can be repaired and reused.
- Consider buying items produced from recycled materials every time it’s possible.
- Use your kitchen waste to make compost. Many simple ways to make compost at home are available on the internet.
- Say a big NO to one-time-use bags.
- Last, but not least, to keep your waste production in check, set a goal for yourself. Then, track your progress each week to see if you are succeeding. This will give you the motivation to improve.
Now that we all know how big an impact these simple ways can make on our environment and contribute to its sustainability, it’s time that we start implementing them and be a part of the positive global change.