Talking about the issue of changing the earth is indeed endless. Starting from the melting of polar ice caps, increasingly inflamed pollution, denuded forests, pollution of the oceans, to the destruction of existing ecosystems. Not yet there, this issue is exacerbated by the public's awareness of the importance of protecting the environment.
It is not surprising that the earth-saving movement is becoming more and more widespread every day. The main goal is of course to educate the public to participate in protecting the earth.
One of the movements is zero waste, aka the minimal waste movement. This lifestyle is actually not difficult to live but has a big impact in preventing global warming. Well, here are some ways to successfully live a Zero Waste lifestyle!
1. Sorting Garbage
This lifestyle is indeed synonymous with efforts to reduce waste. So even if it's trash, it's best to throw it away according to its type.
For example, by providing special trash cans for paper, recyclables, chemicals, organic, non-organic, and glassware. So that if the items can be recycled, they can be reprocessed and made into new products.
For goods that cannot be recycled, they will be destroyed in the garbage collection.
2. Using Reusable Items
To reduce waste, especially plastic, it is better to use reusable items or items that can be used repeatedly. Such as items made of aluminum and glass.
Besides being safer and more durable when used, these materials can also help sustain life in the future.
3. Bring Your Own Shopping Bag
Recently, the no plastic movement has begun to be implemented in several shopping centers and bookstores, such as Gramedia and Periplus. This aims to invite the community together to reduce the mass use of plastic waste that is difficult to decompose. So, bringing your own shopping bag is the right choice and your best effort to protect the earth.
4. Bring Your Own Snack
The zero waste lifestyle can also be applied when you want to buy snacks. For example, by bringing your own bowl, place to eat, stainless straw, or glass when you want to buy food at an outlet.
So, what was supposed to produce plastic waste and paper waste, by bringing one's own snacks, one does not produce any waste at all. Interesting right?
Zero Waste is not just a movement, but also a lifestyle that should be preserved for a sustainable life. Are you ready to be a green person?