You Can Help Too!
So, if Zero Waste is such a big problem…why not do something about it? Here are a few examples:

When buying a product, check if it is recyclable and if its packaging makes sense.


Always recycle things that can be recycled. Check for the recycling code on the bottom of plastic containers (materials with 1 or 2 codes can be recycled in Toronto).

Try and reduce waste as much as you can by not buying products that can only go into the garbage.

When you're able to reduce, do it! For example, instead of using a paper towel when cleaning up a mess, try a J-cloth.

Buy less disposable type products. We know disposables are convenient. But with the environment, convenience is often deadly.

Some make up companies are now making daily wipes for you to clean your face. 365 daily wipes times 30 million Canadians. Can you imagine the waste that would create? Here's an idea, use some soap, water, and a towel instead!

If you know a company has bad packaging, go ahead and write to the company.

Have waste free lunches. Sandwiches in a container instead of a plastic wrap; to keep plastic straw wrappers out of the garbage, have your drink from a glass bottle, pop bottle, or a refillable container instead.

Consider simple things like using both sides of a paper.

Being environmentally friendly normally involves saving money as well.

Take the disposable product issue. Instead of having to buy all sorts of paper towels throughout the year, by using hand towels, you have a one time cost and avoid any waste.

Educate people about this issue.

If we don't treat this planet right, it won't survive very long. It gives us so much, what are we going to give back?