Efficiency Equals Reduction
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Efficiency Equals Reduction
Summary
Imagine leaving empty spaces in your grocery bags, causing you to carry double the number out to your car and into your home. This unnecessary effort translates to the waste and recycling industry too. By being mindful, we can reduce waste, lower transportation costs, cut down on fossil fuel use, and save time and money.
Article Body
Think about when the person bagging your groceries leaves empty spaces in each bag, causing you to carry twice the number you need. Now, apply this idea to how we manage waste and recycling. Instead of filling bins with air, simple actions can help reduce costs, lower fossil fuel consumption, and save both time and money.
Flattening boxes, whether they’re cardboard or paperboard (like cereal boxes), maximizes bin space. Crushing cans is easier if you remove both ends first. Foil products can be flattened by hand.
Compressing your garbage bag periodically shows it doesn’t need to go to the curb as often. Fewer dump trips mean less fuel consumption and reduced curbside idling, which is inefficient and polluting. Waste collection fees can be managed more effectively by companies due to lower costs per bag, and some offer discounts for less waste. Plus, fewer plastic garbage bags are used.
Kitchen waste disposal units can strain sewage plants unnecessarily. Composting or vermiculture is a better choice, reducing household trash by approximately 30%. You can also reuse plastic bags to contain smelly waste, like meat and bones, to minimize odors, further reducing the need for frequent curbside disposal.
Now imagine your waste and recycling is half its usual size. In theory, waste pickup costs could drop by 50%, landfills would receive half the amount, and fewer trips to recycling depots would mean less pollution.
It's easy to make a difference by starting at home, right where we are. Together, we can make a significant impact by being mindful of our waste management practices.
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