As many of us are becoming more aware of the climate crisis, we, at EnGrain, are striving to encourage others to lead a zero waste lifestyle by investing in reusable products and avoiding as much single use packaging as possible. There are a number of easy changes you can make right away to significantly reduce your own single use waste. Here are ten to get you started!
1. Buy Reusables
You can find a range at our shop such as straws, coffee cups, jars, food containers, bags, cutlery and more!
It's better for you and for the planet.
2. Refill the containers you already have
This will definetely save you money and will save a huge amount of packaging from ending up in landfill. Next time you finish a jar of jam - save it and refill it with some caramel clusters or popcorn kernels.
3. Opt for plastic-free essentials
Why not buy a bar of soap rather than ones in unneessary plastic containers. You can refill all your detergents, cleaning liquids, shampoo, conditioners, lotions in the containers that are currently in your home. We have a beautiful smelling range of all your essentials right here.
4. Bake/Cook at home
Most of the convenient foods that you find in a supermarket are wrapped in plastic - think biscuits, crisps, premade meals, sandwhiches, sweets. What if you made your own versions of them at home? Well not only would it be healthier for you but also it's achievable packaging free!
5. Careful what your food goes in
Did you know that the chemicals used to create plastic can actually seep into your food? We recommend you store food in bamboo or glass containers.
6. Buy less
It's that simple. The less we buy, the less food and materials we throw out. How many things can you think of that are in your home right now that you don't NEED or havent even used for years.
7. Buy loose fruit and vegetables
Although hundreds of zero waste shops are popping up around the UK annually, not everyone lives next to one. When shopping in a mainstream supermarket buy loose fruit and vegetables, opt for tinned goods, bread in paper packaging and glass bottled goods.
8. Avoid fast consumerism
When buying something new ask yourself "Do I REALLY need it?". If the asnwer is yes, can you get it second-hand? There are many websites to find quality second hand things - some even unused or unopened.
9. Donate
We have to admit that a lot of people out there are struggling in the financial crisis and some even homeless. Let's donate clothes, toys, shoes, furniture and whatever else you can to a chairty instead of throwing it out that would enforce the reuse notion we need to adopt. Remember: one man's trash is another's treasure.
10. Support local
Our favourite point, of course. Small businesses make the economy go 'round. They are adopting sustainable practises, local traditions, sourcing quaity products and supporting other small businesses.
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