The average person generates 4.3 pounds of waste per day and 55% of 220 million tons of waste generated in the U.S. ends up in more than 3,500 landfills each year. There are many ways to help reduce your daily waste that can help you save time and money later, all while making the Earth a better place. By incorporating these steps into your everyday routine, you can make a big difference!
- Use reusable bags and containers. Bring them with you when you shop, travel, and when packaging food! We recommend using bags made from recyclable material and glassware for food storage.
- Reuse water bottles, coffee mugs, and plates too! Skip the plastic or paper and get yourself some reusable and refillable kitchenware.
- Skip on individually wrapped items, specifically food in snack packs or single-serving containers.
- Start composting in the kitchen and yard. Food scraps and yard debris can be composted into fertilizer, helping the soil too!
- Pay your bills online! Going paperless with your bank and other bills helps save trees! On average, Americans receive about 30 pounds of junk mail each year. Taking a few minutes to “unsubscribe” to this excess mail can help reduce paper usage.
- Go paperless in the kitchen too! Forget paper towels and start using reusable washcloths and napkins.
- Recycle more! Check out your city's website to find out what can be recycled in your recycling bin. Know what to throw!