Recycling is one of the easiest ways you can help but make sure you always remember to take the tops and lids off bottles and jars. Rinse food scraps off all jars, bottles and containers before placing them into the bin, this will help the recycling stations use more of the materials that are collected.
For recycling to realistically succeed, recyclable materials must be processed into new products and those products must be purchased and used. By selecting items such as Earth Choice or Safe toilet tissue that are made from recycled material or contain a recycled content you are helping to ensure that recycling programs work.
Reduce the amount of Toxic or hazardous products that you use around the home. Avoid using pesticides by planting Tea Tree or Marigolds in your garden to help expel certain insects. Choose cleaning products that use less chemicals. Earth Choice cleaning products are an environmentally responsible alternative to conventional cleaning products. Less chemicals means savings to both the consumer and the environment.
Backyard composting can significantly reduce the amount of waste that we throw away into landfill. Good composting can be of great benefit to your garden and reduce the need for commercial artificial soil additives.
Take used car batteries, motor oil, antifreeze and old paint to places that collect these items for recycling, check with your local council.
Donate Goods instead of throwing them out. "One mans trash is another mans treasure". Items such as towels, clothing, tools, appliances, blankets, and toys can quite often be put to good use by those in need. Donating or reselling your unwanted goods to community organisations is a better option than simply throwing these items away.
Many everyday items in your house can be reused. By reusing before recycling items such as paper, plastic bags, envelopes, gift boxes, ribbons, bubble wrap, egg cartons, clean glass jars or bottles etc. we are extending their life and keeping them out of the solid waste stream longer. This also slows down the pace at which we need to buy new consumer items.
Talk to others, friends and family about what they can do to help. For all of our sakes, we need more education and commitment from each individual so that we can help turn the bleak future of our Planet into one that has a brighter outcome.
Source: Natures Organics
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