WASTE

Deb’s Waste Reduction Tips

Create a shopping bag kit and keep it in your car
Plan ahead and avoid impulse purchasing
At the market, choose the “ugly” produce (i.e. misshapen or slightly blemished) that no one else wants
Compost kitchen scraps
Avoid all single use plastics (balloons, Styrofoam, straws, etc.) and products with microbeads
Shun over-packaged items
Reduce junk mail
Use your local library
Recycle, Free-cycle, swap, etc.
Contact companies and ask them to reduce packaging
Drop shopping “therapy” and find a new hobby