DO YOUR PART DAILY

Our programmes and workshops advocate the need for us all to be more mindful of our daily activities and how small actions can add up to create major devastation for our planet.

In the same way, small changes in our lifestyle habits can turn the needle towards a healthier planet. It’s not too late to make that change and everyone can make a difference.

Here are some ways that you can contribute to that change, simply by making these small habit alterations.

Reduce your use of plastic

Bring along your own carrier bags to the supermarket instead of using the supermarket’s plastic bags.

If you have to use plastic carrier bags from a supermarket on a rare occasion, take charge of the packing of the bag yourself and insist on minimal bags being used.

When buying food to take home, refuse the disposable utensils. You have your own at home.

Avoid using condiments like sauces in small plastic sachets. Frequent restaurants that serve their condiments in glass bottles.

Avoid using straws and other plastic utensils in cafes and restaurants.

When ordering your daily cup of joe, bring your own mug instead of using the store’s takeaway cups.

Choose wisely when making purchases. Avoid the overly packaged products that waste paper and plastic.

Reduce your use of paper

Stop buying newspapers and consume your news online.

Save all files digitally where you can, including your accounts.

When printing, print on both sides of the paper – set that as default on your printer.

Think before you print anything out at work or home. Does it absolutely need to be printed?

When disposing of paper, dispose of it in recycling bins. If running an office, subscribe to a service that will collect your paper waste for recycling.