Wasteless Wednesday

Where does eco inspiration come from? Everywhere! In a recent Agrion webinar, Exploring Catalyst for Corporate Sustainability Culture Change, we stated that eco inspiration can present itself in many forms and specifically via social media. Using twitter as an example, #WastelessWed is a day to analyze how much we are wasting and uses the day to focus on ways we can all reduce, reuse & recycle more.

First, what exactly does reducing waste mean? When you avoid making garbage in the first place, you eliminate the disposing of waste or recycling it later. It's the first component of the sustainability concept of the three R's: reduce, reuse, recycle. In honor of #Wastelesswednesday, let's take a look at different areas to reduce waste.

Reduce Food Waste:

Pre plan your meals, buy in bulk, and prepare what you need.
Compost and turn your old food into healthy soil.

Reduce when you shop and shop with the environment in mind:

Purchase products that are returnable, reusable or refillable. Use reusable and refillable containers in your home instead of disposable items.
Purchase products with the least amount of packaging.
Get the most out of what you buy by comparing warranties and cost to repair or replace the item.
Look for products designed with the environment in mind. Organic clothing, sustainable furnishings, and solar powered products are just a few examples.
Rent or borrow instead of purchasing.
Reduce paper consumption
Find new life for old furnishings, appliances and clothes

By thinking of ways to reduce waste when you shop, work and play, it raises the level of eco awareness in your day and contributes to living a sustainable lifestyle. There are fun and creative ways to reduce waste and also be good to the Earth at the same time.

For eco inspiration, follow @WastelessWed on twitter. It’s a great way to green your hump day.