To sustain our consumption and our daily living standards, a single planet Earth, albeit with all its resources, is not enough. Also because every day we not only consume energy in exorbitant proportions, but we produce tons and tons of waste: a quantity that is difficult to manage and dispose of, as well as extremely wasteful both for our pockets and for the environment. Given these facts, our watchwords should be Save and Reduce: because the Earth is really the only planet we have at our disposal.
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To support our consumption and our daily living standards, only one planet Earth, albeit with all its own resources, is not sufficient. Also because not only do we consume every day energia in exorbitant proportions, but we produce tons and tons of waste: a quantity that is difficult to manage and dispose of, as well as extremely expensive both for our pockets and forenvironment. Given these facts, our watchwords should be Save e Reduce: because the Earth is really the only planet we have available.
We can try to start with simple things, taking a small step at a time, trying to progressively eliminate everything we could do without and choosing from time to time solutions with a lower environmental impact. Also because objects that are certainly not essential lurk in our homes too often.
Here a list of 20 easily replaceable products or tools, to which - of course - you can add many others:
1. Cloths disposable for cleaning
In this way, cleaning becomes more comfortable: the disposable cloth it captures the dust and then goes straight to the waste bin, simplifying our life but increasing, at the same time, our daily production of waste. For this, it is best to choose gods reusable cloth cloths, leaving them slightly damp to better capture the dust, and then making the little effort to wash them.
2. paper absorbent
A rather practical workaround is to use gods cotton sheets: they dry surfaces better and are washable and reusable.
3. Transparent film
Let's face it: it's a convenient product for sealing dishes and bowls, but not exactly sustainable. We can easily replace it with a cover or using a dish as a lid.
4. Cutlery and glasses di plastic
Always prefer metal dishes and glasses in glass: washing them may be a bit unpleasant, but it helps to significantly reduce the impact of your dinners and parties on the environment.
5. Paper plates or of plastic
Same as above: washing dishes may be boring, but it's worth it. Alternatively, if we really can't do without it, let's try to opt for biodegradable tableware.
6. Disposable bags and containers
They are in plastic or paper, disposable bags and containers should be abandoned in favor of reusable bags and containers, perhaps in canvas and glass.
7. Fruit e vegetables packaged
The bulky the packaging with which they are often marketed fruit and vegetables it's not just because of a huge amount of waste, between films and various trays, but it is also useless. Rather, buy fresh products without packaging (or with as little packaging as possible) and take care of wash them well before consuming them.
8. Snacks and snacks individually wrapped
Why use 10 separate plastic packs when only one would be enough to hold all your snacks or all your favorite snacks?
9. Electric pencil sharpener
You want to have the satisfaction of hand tempering yours pencils? An operation that lasts a few seconds and does not involve particular efforts.
10. Razors disposable
Make a small investment: buy a razor that can last over time and to which you will only have to periodically replace the blades.
11 Absorbents e swabs "Traditional"
there alternatives with a lower environmental impact, such as menstrual cup in silicone, reusable and therefore cheaper as well as sustainable, or, if you don't feel like taking this step, organic disposable pads and tamponsin organic cotton, more respectful of your body and much less polluting.
12. Disposable diapers
As we have written several times, it is much more sustainable to use washable nappies in fabric: you will have to work a little more with changes and washes, but you will help prevent allergies, your children will pass to the potty more quickly and you will avoid producing tons of waste.
13 Mineral water
Always drink, whenever possible,tap water: among the many advantages, you will also avoid a huge one waste of plastic and glass.
14 Battery not rechargeableli
Always buy, when possible, rechargeable batteries: In the long run, the initial investment will be fully paid off, much to the delight of both the environment and your portfolio.
15. Electric can opener
Why be lazy? Use a manual one and work your muscles!
16. Electric juicer
Again, opt for a manual juicer and put your muscles to work!
17. Tablecloths and paper napkins
The most effective way to have a flawless table is not resort todisposable, producing huge amounts of garbage, but have the patience toremove stains and wash (possibly in a natural and sustainable way) your table linen in fabric.
18. Paper tissues
Unless a very bad one cold, tissue tissues should be sufficient to meet your normal needs, as well as being gentler and more sustainable for both your nose and the environment.
19. Receipts and paper bank communications
No more paperwork! Switch toInternet banking and consult your bank statement directly online: nowadays all banks are equipped to offer this type of service, which will also save you time.
20. Sanitizing wipes disposable
If you have an urgent need to clean your hands and you don't have a sink available, use a sink instead sanitizing gel: it is decidedly more sustainable and produces less waste, even if it should not be abused.
And what have you done without?
Lisa Vagnozzi
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