Reducing waste involves minimizing the amount of materials you use in the first place. Here are 5 examples of how to reduce waste:
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Buy in bulk to reduce packaging: Purchasing larger quantities of items, especially non-perishables, results in less packaging waste per unit of product.
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Use reusable bags for shopping: Instead of relying on single-use plastic or paper bags provided by stores, bring your own reusable bags when you go shopping.
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Carry a reusable water bottle: Avoid buying single-use plastic water bottles by carrying a reusable water bottle and refilling it throughout the day.
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Decline plastic straws: When ordering drinks at restaurants or cafes, simply say "no straw, please" to prevent unnecessary plastic straw usage.
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Use a reusable coffee mug: Bring your own reusable coffee mug to coffee shops instead of using disposable paper or styrofoam cups. This also avoids the use of single-use k-cups if brewing at home.
