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zero waste is taking action to prevent theamount of waste being created. making a conscious choice to use reusableitems instead of disposables makes a big impact on the amount of waste we create. anyone can go zero waste and it's easy enoughto start now, here's how! almost everything we use daily comes in areusable form. sometimes it just takes a little digging tofind specialty items like stainless steel straws. one of the best things you can do is compost. if you don't have a backyard composter orcompost removal from your local municipality
there are other answers, but we'll save thatfor the next video. waste around the world is influenced by manyfactors including culture, economic development and climate. waste management is expensive so taking actionto reduce your waste is a great way to reduce the negative impacts of excess waste and spendless on disposal. recycling can seem like a good idea, but itisn't always the answer. it takes a lot of energy to process recyclablesand many communities lack regulations that guide and coordinate the efforts of manufacturers,municipalities, consumers, and recyclers. so many things don't get recycled properly,or they don't get recycled at all.
waste generation everywhere is growing andif we aren't careful it could lead to serious health, safety, and environmental consequences. the biggest problem with our waste is thatit doesn't always end up where it's supposed to be. even if you put it in the garbage or recycleit, it doesn't mean that it's always going to end up in the landfill or at the recyclingplant. garbage ends up in our lakes, rivers, andoceans all the time. making small changes in all areas of our livescan make a huge impact. it's about baby steps.
each piece of waste prevented is a small victory. once you get comfortable with the basics ofzero waste it becomes a lot easier to do things like shop in bulk. it won't be long before you see the financialbenefits, time savings, and health benefits of going zero waste. going zero waste is a learning process andit can't happen over night. try and let go of judgements and frustrationswhile you're on this journey, it will make it easier. focus on your impact and other's will follow.
it doesn't matter what others think, it'sabout how you feel.
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