Waste Actions Guide
The Eco-Consumer’s Guide
You don’t need to give up on consumer products to reduce your carbon emissions. Every little action counts. To learn more about the carbon emissions from waste, visit this page
Avoid Single-use Plastics
Low Impact
Avoid single-use plastic water bottles
Use a reusable straw and utensils
Carry your own reusable takeout boxes and cups
Use reusable plates and storage bins
Extend Product Lifespans
Medium Impact
Buy more second hand clothing
Reuse empty food containers
Donate or recycle your used clothing
Reuse shopping bags
Recycle
Shop Smart
Medium Impact
Optimize your food shopping and consumption
Avoid packaged foods
Buy biodegradable items
Buy reusable products
Start a compost pile
Avoid plastic products
Reduce Consumption
High Impact
Go shopping less often
Buy fewer electronics
Fix old clothes and items instead of replacing them
Share appliances with others
Avoid packaged products
Carefully consider what goods you need to buy