Own Your Impact

This is a rough sketch of your plan of action to reduce waste generation. These are the easiest things you can do. These are just a few of many other things that you can do, but you will likely notice them if they become a regular part of your daily life. You can find Cal Recycle PSA pages that contain public service announcements (PSAs) on many of the topics discussed on this page. Also, see Back to School Waste Prevention. Reduce Reuse Substitute Reusable Products for Consumables Recycle Products Other Resource These ideas are ranked in order of importance by the waste management...

The average American sends more than 1,000 lbs of household refuse each year to incinerators and landfills. Incinerators and landfills emit harmful toxins into the environment and destroy wildlife habitats. They also pose a serious threat to human health.  The Implications of Municipal Solid Waste. Trash is also a wasteful of the natural resources, energy and labor used to make the items and materials. A 2014 study estimated that electronic waste was worth approximately $50 billion in precious metals, and other resources. We have the power to change this. There are many ways you can reduce your household waste. You can reduce your...

Learn how to clean your home using everyday household items and a few clever tips and tricks. 1. Dust everything with a lint roller. Everybody should own a lint roll. Use a lint roll to clean your windowsills, lampshades, leather sofas, and other areas where dust can accumulate. A lint roller, unlike a feather duster which moves dust particles into the air and holds them on its super sticky surface, will hold them. This could prevent you from needing to vacuum after. 2. In no time, clean your blender. Blend 3 cups hot water with a few drops of liquid soap...

Reducing the amount of waste we create in the first place is the key to collectively cutting landfill in Western Australia. Here's 10 simple things you can do to reduce your household waste: BUY LESS If you buy less then you’ll naturally have less to throw out. Start by reducing your grocery shop. Chances are you'll then be throwing out less packaging AND less spoilt food. Push it a bit further and apply it to your clothing and gadget purchases too. Be sure to ask yourself if you really need it... if the answer is "no" leave it at the till. SEEK OUT...