- Reduce: Buy less and less often, and avoid single-use plastics. You can also buy in bulk to reduce packaging.
- Reuse: Use reusable bags, water bottles, and coffee mugs. You can also repurpose items you would normally throw away.
- Recycle: Sort waste before recycling, and use products made from recyclable materials.
- Compost: Composting organic materials like food scraps, yard waste, and paper can reduce your carbon footprint and create nutrient-rich soil.
- Practice the 7 R's: In addition to the 3 R's, you can also rethink, refuse, repair, regift, and borrow, swap, or share.
- Make sustainable purchases: Avoid fast fashion and make sustainable purchases.
- Go digital: Go paperless when possible for bills.
- Raise awareness: Talk about waste and challenge leaders to do better.