{"id":44123,"date":"2021-12-09T11:32:40","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T10:32:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=44123"},"modified":"2021-12-09T11:34:31","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T10:34:31","slug":"rules-reduce-waste-everyday-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/rules-reduce-waste-everyday-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Rules for Reducing Waste in Everyday Life (and even on Holiday)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you know or are approaching the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/live-more-sustainably\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Zero Waste<\/strong><\/a> world, you probably have heard of the <strong>5 rules to reduce waste <\/strong>in everyday life, to become more eco-sustainable. But what exactly are these 5 rules? And how can we apply them?\u00a0Let\u2019s find out in this article!<\/p>\n<h2>1. Refuse<\/h2>\n<div class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img src=\"https:\/\/sb.ecobnb.net\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/erika-giraud-H6xKnDKrKDk-unsplash-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"leaflet, arms, people, refuse, say no, waste\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by Erika Giraud on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Refusing the things we do not really need<\/strong> or that do not bring value to our lives is the first step towards a <strong>lower environmental impact<\/strong>. In fact, every object that we accept\/buy and then do not use, it will have been produced for nothing and will be wasted.<\/p>\n<p>To figure out what to buy and what to refuse, all we need is to ask ourselves: <strong>\u201cDo I really need it?\u201d<\/strong> \u201cIf it does not have a real utility, does it value my life?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here are some practical examples of <strong>products<\/strong> you could <strong>say no<\/strong> to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Disposable Samples<\/strong>: we often take them only because they are free or available in the hotel room, but, if we do not actually use them, they only represent a waste of resources.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leaflets and Brochures<\/strong>: accepting only those that really interest us is a great way to contribute to the reduction of paper waste.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discounted Items<\/strong>: during the sales period we are more likely to buy as many products as possible, precisely because they are on sale. Especially at that moment, in order to avoid accumulating unused objects, we have to ask ourselves if we actually need them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>2. Reduce<\/h2>\n<div class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img src=\"https:\/\/sb.ecobnb.net\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/piotr-szulawski-XjR-Y8PKeww-unsplash-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"capsule wardrobe, reduce, 5 rules waste, zero waste\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by Piotr Szulawski on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Reducing the purchase of new products<\/strong> is one of the most important rules for reducing waste. Besides refusing superfluous objects, we should also reflect on the <strong>number<\/strong> of things we believe we need. In a society based on hyper-consumption and throwaway culture, walking the path of <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/minimalism-better-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>minimalism<\/strong><\/a> is revolutionary.<\/p>\n<p>Examples of <strong>objects<\/strong> of which we can <strong>reduce the quantity<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/fashion-habits-sustainable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Clothing<\/strong><\/a>: on average we only wear a piece of clothing 7 times and we only use 20\/30% of what we have in the wardrobe. Do we really need more clothes?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cosmetics<\/strong>: it is not said that we need many different products to take care of our skin. They could actually have the opposite effects and damage it. We should simply start using the right products for us and our skin type, and, in order to understand which ones we have to choose, we could go to a dermatologist.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/stop-wasting-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Food<\/strong><\/a>: how many times do we <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/food-waste-problem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buy more food<\/a> than we actually need? In order to overcome this problem, it is useful to make a shopping list (and respect it) before going to the supermarket. Another useful trick is not to go shopping while we are hungry. Lastly, it can be very beneficial to learn about the marketing mechanisms that rule supermarkets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>3. Reuse<\/h2>\n<div class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img src=\"https:\/\/sb.ecobnb.net\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/tina-witherspoon-tQ50p0MolRc-unsplash-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"cloth napkins, reusable plates and cutlery, cookies, food, 5 rules waste, zero waste\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by Tina Witherspoon on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n<p>In order to <strong>reduce waste<\/strong>, we should firstly try to <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/earth-day-sustainable-habits-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>reduce the amount<\/strong><\/a>. For this reason, among the 5 rules for reducing waste, the third one suggests choosing <strong>reusable and quality products<\/strong>. For example, we can buy a <b>water bottle<\/b>\u00a0instead of several plastic bottles, or <strong>lunch boxes<\/strong> with <strong>reusable cutlery<\/strong> and <strong>cloth napkins<\/strong>. Even <strong>clothing<\/strong>, in order to last longer, should have a <strong>higher quality<\/strong> than that of big fast fashion brands.<\/p>\n<p>Reusing objects also means giving them a <strong>new life<\/strong>, after they have finished their initial function. Engaging in <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2021\/11\/upcycling-ideas-hotel-bnb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>upcycling<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/dog-bed-creative-recycling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>creative recycling<\/strong><\/a> projects can be useful and fun.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Recycle<\/h2>\n<div class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img src=\"https:\/\/sb.ecobnb.net\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/sigmund-aI4RJ-Mw4I-unsplash-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"recycling, bin, waste\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by Sigmund Al4rj on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n<p>When it is not possible to refuse, reduce and reduce, then we can move to the fourth rule: <strong>recycle<\/strong>. This should be a <strong>solution to be adopted in the absence of alternatives<\/strong>. In fact, recycling involves a significant <strong>consumption<\/strong> <strong>of resources and energy<\/strong>. In addition, in Western countries, the amount of waste is so high that recycling plants cannot deal with all the demand.<\/p>\n<p>However, choosing and buying <strong>recyclable products<\/strong> is preferable. So, avoid buying objects that will be thrown in the undifferentiated bin, such as composite materials or, for example, coffee capsules. As regards <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/reducing-plastic-hotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>plastic<\/strong><\/a>, it <strong>cannot be recycled indefinitely<\/strong>, and not all plastic products are recyclable.<\/p>\n<p>Prefer, therefore, <strong>glass and aluminum<\/strong> objects, recyclable basically indefinitely, or in any case products with <strong>single-material packaging<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Rost<\/h2>\n<div class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img src=\"https:\/\/sb.ecobnb.net\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/neslihan-gunaydin-BduDcrySLKM-unsplash-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"rost, compost, 5 rules waste, zero waste\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by Neslihan Gunaydin on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Finally, <strong>organic waste<\/strong> can be transferred to industrial composting plants, through separate collection, or transformed into compost at home. <strong>Composting<\/strong> is a process that allows transforming organic waste into <strong>fertile soil<\/strong>, useful in agriculture. It is excellent to put the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/circular-economy-informed-purchases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>circular economy<\/strong><\/a> into practice.<\/p>\n<p>So, whenever possible, choose <strong>organic products<\/strong>. Be careful though, because, in order to throw them in organic waste bins, the label must indicate \u201c<em>biodegradable and compostable<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples of <strong>products<\/strong> with <strong>compostable alternatives<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Compostable coffee capsules<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/ecofriendly-accessories-traveling-sustainable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Bamboo toothbrush<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Compostable plates, glasses, and cutlery<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Compostable pads<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Final worlds<\/h2>\n<p>To conclude, in our small way, by applying the 5 rules to reduce waste we can really make a difference for a world with less wastage. To play our part we need to start with two simple questions: \u201cDo I really need it?\u201d \u201cIf I need it, there is a more sustainable alternative?\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Cover Image: Volodymyr Hryshchenko on Unsplash<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you know or are approaching the Zero Waste world, you probably have heard of the 5 rules to reduce waste in everyday life, to become more eco-sustainable. But what exactly are these 5 rules? And how can we apply them?\u00a0Let\u2019s find out in this article! 1. 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