The kitchen is a great place to work. This is part of the house, we are really consuming the product and then cleaning it up, so there are plenty of opportunities to reduce your carbon footprint.
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Instead of packaging, chemical cleaning products, go to nature. Here are some simple ideas: put a soda in the fridge to kill the scent. Combine baking soda and vinegar to clean the stove (especially around the burner). To counter the odor of the dishwasher, place the coffee beans in the machine and keep them closed for a day. If you don't make your own dish soap, buy it in a concentrated formula. Credit: grinvalds / iStock / GettyImages 2. Dishes
Keep the dishwasher at the lowest calorie setting, only filled in Run it when. Also, avoid using paper trays, cups and plastic silverware at all costs. When ordering a takeaway, ask the restaurant not to include tableware. Choose glass food storage containers on plastic as they will last longer.
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This is a biggie in the kitchen. To minimize this, composted food debris is used for fertilization (read more in gardening). Even if you don't have a garden, many farmers' markets and municipal dumps also offer green or organic trash cans. When it comes to your fresh produce, use a first-in/first-out system to properly store food and maintain the food's edible properties. Credit: chameleonseye / iStock / GettyImages 4. Coffee
[ 123] Discard the disposable coffee filter and replace it with reusable coffee. Of particular interest are the Keurig coffee pods and similar single-cup coffee beans, which is now banned in a German city. And save the reasons for these composting.
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Boyloso / iStock / GettyImages 5. PaperCut off with a paper towel; try using a cloth rag instead. Is it leaking oil? Use a sponge and specify different sponges for different surfaces - countertops, floors, cutlery, etc. As long as the contamination is not a concern, don't kick your paper towel habit, try to rinse and reuse it. Also use paper towels. Invest in a bunch of new or used fabric napkins that you can wash and reuse.
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paylessimages / iStock / GettyImages 6. Grocery ShoppingBuy bulk foods to avoid packaging and use glass cans in your food storage Store dry goods - Le Parfait and Mason jars are great. Bring your own reusable bag that you can use for production and fresh herbs instead of the plastic bag provided. Pay special attention to the plastic packaging on the product, the citrus mesh bag and anything in a single package.
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Adob e Stock / ashtproductions Rinse the waste in the bathroomThis is another room where a lot of waste is happening (we are not talking about it) TMI type). Shampoo, shower gel, toothpaste, lotion, cosmetics - and the list is constantly uploaded.
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Eli Sabah / LIVESTRONG.COM 7. DisinfectantWash toilet and tea tree oil with white vinegar for disinfection. Wash the tub by using half of the grapefruit and salt and put the acid in the citrus for use in the bathtub. Use old toothbrushes to clean tight corners and gaps (such as between tiles, corners, etc.)
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diego_cervo / iStock / GettyImages 8. Dental Care[Tom Of Maine toothpaste with recyclable tubes, orYou can make your own toothpaste with baking soda, peppermint oil, salt, coconut oil and water. Look for biodegradable toothbrushes with recyclable bristles and packaging. Both Xlear Bamboo and Preserve Recycled are good toothbrush options.
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9. WaterFirst, turn off your teeth or scrub your face while brushing your teeth. Shower instead of taking a shower and install a low flush toilet or conversion kit for your existing toilet. To catch "grey water" (ie lightly used water) while showering, place a bucket in the bathtub or next to the bathtub. When you use soap, grab the bucket and stick it under the spray to clean it or it will be lost. Then you can use it to water your plants.
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10. Cosmetics and beauty productsUse cosmetics to go green and look for the least packaged products. If you are meeting the challenge, you can also try the DIY beauty program. For example, you can make your own lipstick with coconut oil, shea butter, beeswax and colored powder (beetroot or cocoa); or make your own eyeliner with cocoa, coconut oil and aloe vera.
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11. Recycling binseems to be - Bruna, but add recycling bins in the bathroom. So if a room does not have its own designated bin, cardboard and waste paper will not be able to find the way to recycle.
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Rethinking the bedroom and wardrobeThis is not the area where you want to make a lot of rubbish, but it still provides Some opportunities to reduce overall waste. Since most of us don't put a trash can in our closet, you might think that this space won't waste.Incorrect.
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12. BeddingChoose natural, chemical-free fabrics for your bedding and bedding sheets - Mattresses, sheets, blankets and bedspreads. High quality cotton can be treated forever and forever. Repair and repair items as needed instead of replacing them.
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13. FurnitureBuy used bed frames, bedside tables and dressing tables. Reusing old furniture reduces landfill waste and reduces the need for natural resources for making new furniture. In addition, it is not uncommon for older furniture to be of higher quality.
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14. WardrobeWardrobe mantra: Less is more. true. Cutting your outfit seems daunting (even licking the gods), but it can be released. The minimalist idea oset has actually become a trend. Fashion and “spring cleaning” are available at any time of the year. Donate or upload your waste.
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15. Clothes shoppingGet along with thrift or retro clothing stores. This is the final form of recycling, but for clothes. When you have to buy something from the shelf, choose a higher quality garment. While good threads may cost more, they may last longer. Look for organic and sustainable fabrics: cotton, polyester (made of recycled plastic), linen and hemp - fabrics can be licked and continue to tickle.
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16. Old clothesDo not throw socks and shirts with holes - theyCan be fixed and patched. Did your favorite jeans tear? The entire industry has problems repairing and retaining your favorite jeans. For other clothes that seem to make the item unworn, ask the tailor to even provide a patched online service.
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Living less in the living roomIt seems that your activities in the living room may not generate a lot of waste, but please Think about it. If you don't watch TV, will you turn it off and unplug it to save energy? You really need all these holiday decorations, if this is your thing, are you buying it? Are you planning to use it in the next few years?
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17. FurnitureBuy second-hand furniture. This not only re-uses items that normally enter the dump, so less new furniture resources are needed, but the chemicals used to make the furniture may have been broadcast.
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18. ElectronicsTurn off and unplug unused electronic devices: computers, TVs, stereos, etc.
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19. DecorationAgain, less is more. Don't overstate it in the living room with extra small ornaments and trinkets. The mess is just inviting more trash. When buying furniture or textiles, look for organic fabrics made from natural dyes.
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20. BatteryThey are necessary, but be sure to buy a reusable battery - and handle it carefully Old battery. Many grocery stores and oneSome cities have battery recycling programs.
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21. MailLet your mailer take a break. Just as you can unsubscribe from emails in messy inboxes, you can also unsubscribe from direct mail. Visit the Direct Selling Association and opt out of magazine offers, catalogs, etc. It only takes two minutes. seriously.
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22. Phone BookYes, these still exist. If you don't use the bulky yellow phone book left on the front steps, you can opt out.
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Keep cleaning the laundryThis room is about practical, but sometimes laziness prevails, we take the easy approach To complete our housework.
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23. Protect your clothesTurn clothes to keep color longer from inside to outside and read the care label To prevent damage to your clothes.
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24. Dry CleanLook for an environmentally friendly dry cleaner or rethink your wardrobe and choose low protection clothing. If you use the dry cleaner frequently, put the hanger back in place and reuse the plastic bag.
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25. Energy use [ 123] Use air-dried clothes instead of machine drying whenever possible. Buy clothes hangers to make it easier to find places to hang clothes, or simply put themLay flat. Hang up or fold clothes immediately after drying to avoid the need for iron. When purchasing a new washing machine or dryer, choose an energy-saving model. Even if it is more expensive, you can save the utility.Credit:
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Use an appropriate amount of concentrated, environmentally friendly detergent. Or, use borax, soap, soda, essential oils and oxygen boosters to make your own detergent. You can also make your own dry sheets with old T-shirts, tea tree oil, white vinegar and essential oils.Source:
AndreyPopov / iStock / GettyImages Making the most of the garden
Using the green thumb is a great way to reduce overall waste. Don't forget to use the grey water you collected in the bathroom to water the plants!Credit:
Eli Sabah / LIVESTRONG.COM 27. Grow Your Own Food
Even if you don't have a generous planting plot, you can also be in a narrow urban space. Plant some fruits, vegetables and herbs. This reduces the packaging of these foods, manufacturing wastes, and the like.Credit:
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This complete - a circular approach using food and yard waste helps create for gardening Produce high quality fertilizer. It's also a fairly simple thing: prepare a compost bin for your kitchen and a larger kitchen for your garden.Credit:
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Check with your nursery to check the correct variety planted in your climate zone and make sure you are Sowing at the right time and harvesting often.Credit:
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Always weed your garden so that nutrition does not steal from your plants. Pulling or rubbing is a simple way to remove them, not using herbicides. Many weeds can be composted as long as they are not invasive species.Credit:
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Remember: A man's junk is another man's wealth. Donate, sell, trade or upload something you have found useful: clothes, appliances, shoes, furniture, decoration, etc. You can also host "exchange parties" with friends and family.A large part of the problem of solving waste in our homes is to solve the problem of bringing us into the house by questioning our procurement practices. When buying anything, ask yourself: Do I really need this? How long will I use? What do I need to make this product? How do I get rid of this - landfill, recycling, reuse? Purposeful shopping is the first step in removing unnecessary items from your home.
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Mukhina1 / iStock / GettyImagesWhat do you think?
Do you try to reduce waste? If so, how? There are many ways to reduce waste - some are convenient and some are more. What have you tried?Credit:
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