In recent years, conversations on the topic of ecology have become more frequent. The problem of environmental pollution has ceased to be something abstract. So, almost every resident of a large city faced smog. That is why the trend towards eco-awareness is gaining more and more popularity. Here are 12 easy ways to be greener.
Living in a zero waste style is easier than meets the eye. The main thing is to realize and want to do it.
1. Choose foods in cardboard containers, not plastic. Cardboard is the same paper. It will take only one and a half years for its complete decomposition, so that harm to the environment will be minimized.
2. Don't weigh bananas in a plastic bag - stick the price tag directly onto the bunch. Do the same with other fruits or vegetables, especially if you need them in the amount of one piece.
3. Don't buy many products for future use. Practice shows that often they are safely sent to the trash can due to deterioration due to the expiration date. Food waste is the world's third-largest greenhouse gas contributor to climate change.
4. Buy less meat products. Hazardous emissions from livestock breeding account for about 15% of all greenhouse gases, more than 60% of which come from milk and beef production. In addition, excessive consumption of meat in food has a negative impact on health.
5. Go shopping with reusable bags so you don't buy plastic bags every time.
6. Shut down your computer overnight. Leaving it in standby mode leads to a waste of energy, the production of which leaves a negative imprint on the environment.
7. Do not keep chargers plugged in when not in use. Staying plugged in, they also consume electricity.
8. Dispose of lithium batteries in dedicated containers. They can now be found in many large supermarkets.
9. Make a choice in favor of public transport, not a private car, especially when the trip takes 5-10 minutes. It is clear that for many, personal comfort is paramount. But still, try to step out of your comfort zone at least once. Perhaps it will become a habit.
10. Make it a rule: if the journey takes less than half an hour, always walk. Thus, you will benefit not only the environment, but also your own body.
11. Observe the rules of "green driving" if it is not possible to give up your personal car. The most elementary of them: do not just leave the vehicle idling, as this leads to an increase in exhaust gas emissions.
12. Sort trash. In many cities, special sites for the separate collection of waste have appeared. They are located in the parking lots of large shopping centers or close to residential complexes. In small towns, there are so-called eco-cars, which travel along a certain route and receive sorted waste.
