Level 3: Zero Waste Hero
Recycling and Composting are great ways of dealing with waste once it has been created but avoiding waste in the first place reduces carbon emissions, water and resource use all the way to the top of the supply chain.
Step 1: Learn the art of saying no
There's a common myth that reducing waste is difficult, takes too much time, or is just plain impossible. But fact is that sometimes reducing waste is as simple as saying no to things we don't need. Find out what waste you can say no to here>
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Step 2: Ditch the disposables
Swapping disposables for re-usables can save big dollars. See here to find out how you can start saving here>
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Step 3: Shop mindfully
It's very easy to shop on auto-pilot, especially when shops are designed to make you spend more money. Learn the art of shopping mindfully. Buy what you need, rather than stuff to fill emotional needs, look for things with little or no packaging, and purchase recycled products where possible.
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