Most of us would be horrified if we were confronted with the sheer amount of waste generated by us in our daily lives. The Global Waste Index 2019 estimates that around two billion tonnes of garbage is produced annually by people worldwide and this figure is predicted to increase alarmingly. Is there anything that we could and should be doing in the face of this catastrophe? Well, the answer may be in embracing a Zero Waste life. Zero Waste is a philosophy and a goal of eradicating pollution at the root and in turn, ultimately, sending no waste to landfills.
1 Make ethical and conscious choices and restructure our lives
Adopt a minimalistic life, reuse products, reduce consumption, repair items, compost waste and rethink the way we shop, travel and eat. Just by gaining awareness of these basic yet often overlooked aspects of our daily lives, we can glean a whole lot of insight on the tremendous negative impacts we have inflicted on our planet and embark on changing ourselves for the better. What’s more, over the long run, we will find that not only will zero waste living reduce financial expenses, but it would enrich our lives fundamentally and most importantly, minimalize our ecological footprint and greenhouse gas emissions.
2 Support businesses committed to making zero waste products and services
These are companies which strive to send no waste from their operations to the landfill and do not merely flout sustainability as ‘greenwashing’. Some of the exemplary ones with landfill-free status would be Subaru USA, Procter & Gamble USA, Nestle USA, West Liberty Foods, Unilever USA, Ford Motors and Geneco, UK. When we build a long-term relationship with Zero-Waste businesses, we are voting with our dollar and simultaneously sending a clear message to other corporations that the world is serious about revolutionizing the Zero Waste movement. Use your online social media presence and speak out for those companies dedicated towards a better future.
3 Demand your local and national government representatives to join in
As consumers and citizens, to ensure that change is inclusive on all levels, we need to vote for policy makers who will tackle environmental challenges and pledge towards viable solutions. Parties which promote ‘green politics’ will enact green laws and in turn ensure that corporations are sustainable in their operations or pay stiff penalties for non-compliance. It is time that our voices be heard by both governments and corporations.
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To sum up, Zero Waste living is an ideal solution to create positive, long lasting changes and ultimately, resolve climate change. Go all-out in living a Zero waste life, support Zero waste businesses, and push for climate friendly governmental policies. Let’s move to a circular economy and be accountable for our role as inhabitants of our beloved planet.