- Re-think
This entails reconsidering how you view natural resources. Having a mindset that understands that natural resources are limited can greatly influence the choices you make on a day-to-day basis. One way to rethink about your choices is by conducting an at-home waste audit that allows you to see which areas of your life cause the most waste
- Refuse
Sustainability defines refuse as declining to accept or support products or companies that harm the environment. One way of doing this is by refusing items that are over-packaged or packed in plastic. This is not only a healthier option for you as an individual but also the more environmentally conscious decision.
- Reduce
Reducing the number of resources in your everyday life is the next step in the resource management hierarchy. You can start by focusing on what causes most of the waste in your household e.g. food stuffs
One way of reducing involves replacing items that cause lots of waste with more environmentally conscious products e.g. the use of plastic in your day-to-day activities.
Some of the alternatives to plastics include;
✔ Carrying a reusable water bottle
✔ Packing lunch in reusable containers
✔ Skipping the plastic produce bags
✔ Storing left overs in glass jars
✔ Using dine in option instead of take out
- Reuse
This basically means putting into use an item that was there before being used for a different purpose e.g. a can of tomato paste can be used to store something else once the paste is over. The best way to think of it is by wanting to make the most of your money since as you buy the tomato paste, you pay for the can as well.
- Repurpose and repair
Before disposing an item, we should consider ways in which it could be repurposed or repaired. By placing value in an item you have and repairing when need be, you are sustaining the products you own and reduce waste. 6. Rot
This is also known as composting and is the act of turning food waste and other organics back into nutrient-rich soil. Rot rich in nutrients can be used as manure for plants.
- Recycling
This is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects.
Food recovery hierarchy
It prioritizes actions that should be taken so as to prevent and divert wasted food. The top levels of the hierarchy are best recommended ways to prevent and divert wasted food.
- source reduction-cooking using fresh ingredients in small batches and taking only what you can is very important
- feeding the hungry-donating food to food banks instead of throwing it away
iii. feeding animals- using food scraps as animal feed e.g. pigs iv. industrial uses- recycling used cooking oil for biofuels and bio digesters
- composting- letting food scraps to rot
- landfill and incineration- this is the last resort for disposal
At info@mamae.co.ke we believe it is our duty to protect and save the earth , not just for ourselves but for the future generations to come as well. The 7 Rs serve as a stepping stone towards a better tomorrow if practiced by all. Our role is to help you in your waste management needs as we offer a broad portfolio of waste collection services. Kindly reach us on 0722254393
