It may seem almost impossible to be kind to the environment in the 21st century, but there are many ways to achieve this. The kitchen is the best place to start.
Avoid packaged food
One of the biggest waste problems we have in this world is supermarkets and their packaged food. Instead of being a part of the problem, why not consider other ways to buy groceries? For example, you could purchase your fruit and veg from a market stall and use your market basket to get your meat from a local butcher. You will be surprised how much wasted plastic you can avoid by changing your habits.
Ditch the plastic shopping bags
The trick is to make carrying a reusable bag a habit. You can find nifty keyrings to attach to your handbag that contain a folded-up fabric bag; alternatively, make sure you always leave a reusable bag by your bicycle helmet or in the boot of your electric car. The plus side of reusable bags is that they are much stronger than single-use plastic bags, and they are often bigger.
Use containers in your kitchen
If you ditch shop-bought plastics, you need to find clever ways of storing the products you have carefully handpicked. Storage in a kitchen can not only be eco-friendly but also add character. Glass jars and steel containers look amazing on a shelf, serve a purpose, and you will want to open all your cupboards so everyone can see your beautiful display of containers.
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Recycle to protect the environment
Proper recycling takes a little more than just having a bin for cardboard, paper, and plastics. You have to be committed; for example, if the packaging says to remove the lid or peel off the outer wrap, you must follow these instructions. Furthermore, cleaning all your recyclables is important to avoid contamination at the facility.
