Reducing toxic waste.
How to reduce toxic waste?
Toxic waste is a major problem nowadays, because they are not easy to dispose of and they are extremely harmful to people. A lot of toxic waste comes from households, so everyone is capable in reducing the amount of toxic waste produced. Also since toxic waste is extremely hard to dispose of, reducing it in the first place is the best option.
1. Reduce.
· When you’re going shopping, try using natural based items. Or at least low-toxin products.
· Use paints that are water based and do not contain lead.
· When you need cleaning products, try using natural alternatives, such as bicarbonate soda, borax, or even vinegar.
· Buy products that don’t require batteries, or hand-operated alternatives.
· Don’t overuse medical supplies and use band aids as little as possible.
2. Re-use.
· Re-use your cleaning rags or protective clothing.
· If you have leftover rags or gloves, or anything, pass it on to someone else.
· Buy rechargeable batteries, instead of non rechargeable ones.
· Buy ink cartridges that are re-fillable with ink
· Store the leftover paint you have, you might need it in the future, and then you wouldn’t have to buy paint again.
3. Recycle.
· Return your batteries or ink cartridges to special recycling facilities.
· Return worn out tyres to depots.
· BBQ gas cylinders.
· Light bulbs.
Toxic waste is a major problem nowadays, because they are not easy to dispose of and they are extremely harmful to people. A lot of toxic waste comes from households, so everyone is capable in reducing the amount of toxic waste produced. Also since toxic waste is extremely hard to dispose of, reducing it in the first place is the best option.
1. Reduce.
· When you’re going shopping, try using natural based items. Or at least low-toxin products.
· Use paints that are water based and do not contain lead.
· When you need cleaning products, try using natural alternatives, such as bicarbonate soda, borax, or even vinegar.
· Buy products that don’t require batteries, or hand-operated alternatives.
· Don’t overuse medical supplies and use band aids as little as possible.
2. Re-use.
· Re-use your cleaning rags or protective clothing.
· If you have leftover rags or gloves, or anything, pass it on to someone else.
· Buy rechargeable batteries, instead of non rechargeable ones.
· Buy ink cartridges that are re-fillable with ink
· Store the leftover paint you have, you might need it in the future, and then you wouldn’t have to buy paint again.
3. Recycle.
· Return your batteries or ink cartridges to special recycling facilities.
· Return worn out tyres to depots.
· BBQ gas cylinders.
· Light bulbs.