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Is it possible to stop generating waste? eliminate or minimize the waste of what we consume? of what we consume? I believe that we have to start somewhere, so if you want to join this global trend, I suggest you join the movement, I suggest you join the Zero Waste.
I am already making different decisions when it comes to choosing products. I know it's a grain of sand, but I also know that if we add up many small actions we can drive the global change the planet needs. the global change that the planet needs.
I invite you to do it with me, are you in?
5 decisions Zero Waste that we can join
The first important change you and I can make today is to start being aware of the impact of our consumption routines. aware of the impact of our consumption routines.
Have you ever noticed the amount of containers that pass through your hands every day?
I have been recycling I have been recycling paper, glass and plastics for years, which is already a step forward, but I believe that if we really want to make a positive impact on the planet, we have to go further.
My next step has been to choose packagings sustainable, i.e. rejecting plastics, opting for natural raw materials and recycled materials.
All these small, intelligent decisions add up and help to bring about the collective change of mentality. collective change of mentality. More and more of us are demanding that brands to offer packaging options packaging packaging options environmentally friendly packaging options.
What about the Zero Waste?
It goes even further: now I am now committed to eliminating waste and stop contributing individually to the enormous amount of waste that is produced every day worldwide.
But how do you do that? I can tell you how I do it and, if you want, you can start by implementing these 5 changes:
1. Reduce consumption of processed foods.
Why? Simply because they need a lot more plastic more plastic and cardboard packaging. Sometimes food is packaged even by individual portionsmore unnecessary waste.
Convenience is sold: you buy a precooked tray, remove the plastic, pop it in the microwave and it's ready to eat. OK, it's convenient, but also unsustainable, it's convenient, but it's also unsustainable.
Better, I fill my shopping cart with natural foods. natural foods. Fruit, vegetables, meat, fish... The real food is a trend, fortunately.
The planet will be grateful, and my health (and yours, if you join in) too.
2. Not without my tupper
Another thing I have done is avoid bottled drinks (I take my water bottle with me) and plastic bags at the grocery store. I also reject what comes in polystyrene trays polystyrene trays and over-packaging of fresh produce, such as peeled fruit packaged in plastic.
To go further, bring your own bags for fruit and for fruit and tuppers for cold cuts or meat.
If the supermarket won't admit it, file a complaint. It's a matter of that we users keep insisting.
3. Better, in bulk
Going to the local market is always a good option to buy local and good quality products.
For rice, cereals, legumes, pastas, flours, spices and a lot of other things, try the stores that sell in bulk. stores that sell in bulk. There are more and more options in every city.
In Madrid I have @casaruizgranel on my list. And in Barcelona you can try @gransdelaterra. Both have an online store, so it's even easier.
4. Cosmetics without packaging
I've already signed up for the conditioner and solid shampoo from @lush. And I've gone back to bar soap so I don't have to buy plastic bottles.
It is not possible to avoid packaging in all cosmetics, but the trend is in that direction and we are sure to see more advances and new possibilities soon. and we're sure to see more advances and new possibilities soon. At least, I hope so!
5. What about clothing? can it also be Zero Waste?
Of course. It's all a matter of locating the most environmentally friendly brands that support the that also support the Zero Waste philosophy. Zero Waste philosophy.
Because the textile industry can also be Zero WasteAnd how is that? Well, just like in other fields: By trying to reduce or eliminate waste.
You have to know that every time fabrics are cut to make garments, a lot of offcuts are wasted, a lot of trimmings are wasted.
It may not seem like much, but we're talking about a we are talking about a global, gigantic industry. And many large textile factories are in countries where regulations are more than dubious.
Although the waste generated can be recycled, unfortunately this is not always done and tons of fabric end up in the trash. tons of fabric end up in the trash.
The philosophy Zero Waste may be a solution: What if such a large amount of waste were simply not generated? The problem would be tackled at the root.
There are companies that have opted for that. They create their patterns in such a way that, after cutting, waste is kept to a minimum.
For example, Argentinian designer Lucía Chain's @chain_sustainable: she only uses patterns Zero Waste, organic dyes and biodegradable fabrics.
And what about the sneakers Zero Waste sneakers by @pangaia, made from vegetable leather made of vegetable leather made from waste from the wine industry? Yes, grape stems, seeds and skins in your sneakers! sneakers.
I have started making these changes in my habits. I hope they have inspired you and that you join this philosophy Zero Waste to reduce waste little by little.
Anything that supports change is very welcome!