And so to finish the subject and bring an additional stone to the building, here are some suggestions to reduce its waste.
The best way to manage this waste is to try to produce less of it. Here is a series of habits to adopt to lose weight in your garbage cans. The good news is that they also save you money.
Buy what you need. In supermarkets, everything is done to encourage impulse purchases. And it works: studies show that they can constitute up to 70% of our shopping cart. Tip: It's a shopping list and stick to it. (And go shopping with a full stomach, the temptations will be less strong).
Avoid multiple and preferred packaging when you have a choice, products wrapped in one material, or unpackaged.
Also avoid mini portions. In some cases, you buy more product packaging! Adapt the quantities to the needs of the household: buy in bulk or cut to size, opt for large packages for non-perishable foodstuffs. In short, it is always better to take products that are high in liters or in a large container rather than different small portions. At school or at work, get into the habit of using reusable containers, lunch boxes, water bottles, etc.
Avoid single-use products, such as disposable razors.
Opt for concentrated products (various detergents) and eco-refills (softeners, shower gel, etc.).
Prefer reusable returnable packaging (drinks) and those that incorporate recycled materials.
Avoid waste: plan your meals and take into account the expiration dates indicated on the label, followed the storage and dosage instructions.
The inflation of waste is not inevitable: before we ate what was produced in our regions and were dependent on the seasons. And then the packaging, allowing a better preservation of food abolished the borders widens our culinary horizons. Today, it seems that we are taking the full measure of the excesses induced by our globalized pantry.
Every day we face dozens of cases of conscience. "Am I going to take my car to the local supermarket, because I don't feel like walking?" "
"This exotic mango is eyeing me, the damage is done, it's here now, why deprive yourself of it? »Consumers are constantly encouraged to adopt responsible, sustainable, ecological, ethical behaviors ... It is not always easy to adhere to them every day. Alas, if fatality there is, it lies there, in the need, since we are fully aware of the ecological impact of lifestyle, to avoid risky behavior. It is our responsibility!
With responsible greetings from Lietseu
Thank you for taking the time to read me, I think this little clarification was necessary, do not see it as a way to make you feel guilty anymore!
After all, aren't econologists musketeers? One for all! All for one !
(fruit flies)