Five Tips To Stay Waste-Free At Home

1. Sort Out Garbage: With everyone being home now, sorting out your trash can seem a bit of a chore, but don’t let that deter you! You can turn it into a family activity and use it as a learning opportunity to know what waste goes where. Most cities have apps with guidelines on how to best sort the trash.

2. Make a Meal Plan: Not only will this habit help you buy only what you need, you can take requests from family members or have themed dinner nights. It’s also a handy skill that will make essential grocery runs efficient and timely.

3. Start Composting: Composting is a great way to cut down on food waste. Did you know, that almost half the food you throw away, is compostable! Turn this into a fun weekend activity and build a composting bin for your household, along with a list of food items that can go in it.

4. Reduce Unnecessary Mail: This might seem unconventional, but imagine your coffee table free of irrelevant pizza coupons or car wash deals that won’t ever be redeemed! You can avoid this by placing a “no junk” sticker on your mailbox.

5. Ditch The Plastic Bags: One of the easiest way to reduce waste we produce is to ditch those plastic bags! The average plastic bag is only used for 12 minutes…keep a few reusable bags in your car, or by the door will help you remember to grab them.