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Waste Prevention

A large component of Zero Waste involves realizing that the creation of waste is often not necessary. There are many things that we can do as consumers to prevent waste.

Reuse Your Bags

Use reusable bags every time you go shopping instead of plastic ones. This is why:

Worm composting is a great way to recycle organic matter. It is easy to do and works perfectly for anyone who lives in an apartment and may not have a yard. The all-natural organic soil created from the compost is great to use on your house plants and around your yard and garden.

How to Worm Compost

Five easy steps of worm composting (also known as vermicompost):

A backyard compost is perfect for any household with a yard. It is a simple method that requires little effort and few materials.

How to Backyard Compost

There are several ways of composting including: placing materials in open piles, burying materials in trenches or enclosing materials in bins. It is important to remember that in order to heat up properly, compost piles should be at least one cubic yard in size.

Green Materials

  • Grass clippings
  • Garden trimmings
  • Green leaves
  • Fruit and vegetables scraps
  • Coffee grounds and filters
  • Tea leaves and bags

Brown Materials

  • Wood chips and sawdust
  • Straw and hay
  • Dry grass
  • Stale bread
  • Shredded paper
  • Dry leaves
  • Nut shells
  • Cardboard
  • Egg cartons
  • Newspaper

Materials Not to Compost

  • Diseased or infected plants

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