- Here are some suggestions for reducing pollution in your house, office, and neighbourhood store.
- Purchase concentrated items, larger containers, or bulk products.
- To the store, bring reusable shopping bags.
- Choose products that have the least amount of packaging waste.
- After you’ve finished reading a magazine, give it to a friend or a nursing care, hospital, or library.
- Use reusable products instead of disposable ones.
- Bags, containers, cartons, paper, reusable containers, and other materials can be reused.
- Consolidate your errands to reduce the amount of time you spend driving.
- Purchase recyclable items and make sure you recycle them.
- Purchasing things created from recycled materials is a great way to help the environment.
- Compost yard and food waste for garden mulch.
- Rechargeable batteries are recommended.
- Cleaners and chemicals that are less toxic can be substituted around the house.
- Remove bolts and hardware from damaged lumber before repurposing it.
- Borrow or rent items you only use once in a while.
- Used clothing, furniture, and appliances can be purchased, sold, or donated.
- Turn off the light in rooms that aren’t in use.
- Utilize energy-saving lighting.
- Repair any water leaks as soon as possible.
- You should insulate your water heater.
- Low-flow faucet aerators and sprinkler systems should be installed.
- Tell retailers and legislators that you want less waste.
