Clearly then composting is the way to go, but don’t be mistaken in thinking you can just chuck all your organic waste in a pile or bin and your job is done. The microorganisms involved in composting are fussy and require a bit of love and care if they are to do their job and produce that awesome compost!
Many of us are now on lockdown which often means a lot of spare time, many people are adopting new hobbies or revisiting old ones. There’s never been a better time to give some eco-diys a go, many everyday items and toiletries can be made zero-waste at home from a few simple ingredients.
Let me start this post by stating recycling isn’t the solution to the problem of our overconsumption and subsequent waste issue, that’s not to say it doesn't still serve a purpose. All the waste we generate needs to go somewhere and sending it to landfill is far from the ideal solution, for rubbish that cant be reused or repaired recycling is far and above the best option out there.
The fashion industry is one of the most polluting in the world,maybe not the second as often toutedbut pretty polluting none-the-less. Really though, why should we care more about fashion production than any of the other polluting industries?
It’s no secret that you can expect to pay a premium for items with more eco-friendly credentials, sometimes the markup can even be prohibitively expensive.
These additional expenses can be off putting for budding zero-wasters and can often turn people off becoming more eco-friendly, but it doesn’t have to be this way.
A new year is an opportunity for new beginnings and a fresh start, the coming of spring brings with it an optimistic evaluation of the year ahead and promise of how we can change our lives and the planet for the better.
If you’re looking to reduce your waste this christmas look no further, with this guide to an eco-friendly Christmas you can pass on plastic, food waste and more. You'll be well on your way to a zero-waste Christmas..
Plastic is a plague, it finds ways to sneak into every aspect of our lives and every room in our homes. From our work, when we're on the move and our homes, plastic is truly everywhere!
Nowhere is plastic more prevalent that in the kitchen, with common plastic pollutants like cling wrap and plastic food packaging accounting for millions of tonnes of plastic waste used annually.