Your Guide to going zero waste at home
Stop eating credit cards!
Did You Know? We ingest approximately 5 grams of plastic every week! (Study by University of Newcastle, Australia) New research released recently reveals that people in Australia eats 2000 micro pieces of plastic or about 5 grams of plastic each week. That’s about 21 grams each month, 250 grams yearly and 52 individual credit cards in total. The research found that most of the unintentional consumption comes from drinking water from the tap or bottled water. Shockingly, fish isn’t the only source of our plastic diet —salt and beer are two other significant culprits as well. On that note, here are 10 ways to go zero waste at home:|1. Swap single-use coffee cups with reusable cups
Australia has an obsession - and that is coffee. Shockingly, it has to lead to an extra 7000 tonnes of non-biodegradable waste in recent years. 1 in 400 disposable cups isn't actually recyclable due to the plastic lining around the mouth of the cup as well as the base. In fact, this lining will outlive you, technically taking about 30 years to fragment and about 100 years to fully breakdown. Thankfully (for all of us), our best seller - Avanti Go Cup is perfect to help curb this problem. It's not only leakproof but it's also insulated and has barista measurements inside so you can determine how much coffee you need to fill up.
|2. Goodbye plastic water bottles. Hello reusable water bottle
The advantages of using a reusable water bottle don't just stop with the environment. It extends to your health too. We already know that the main source of our plastic diet comes from the consumption of water from disposable water bottles so why not switch to a reusable water bottle. We recommend the Contigo Ashland Chill Autospout stainless steel 590ml. We love this as it is able to keep drinks cold up to 20 hours with no condensation. It's easy to sip and its one-touch button spout allows you to easily drink water. It's dishwasher safe too!
|3. Begone single-use baking paper.
Next time you start baking, skip the baking paper and use a reusable oven liner instead. It's by far one of the best ways for mass cookie production. Essentially you'll skip having to wait for the baking sheet to cool and you can reuse it again if you are in a hurry. Liners allows you to slide the cookies off the pan easier and instantly transfer it onto a rack. It's food safe and easy to cut. Check out D.Line's Non-stick Reusable Oven Liner.
|4. Swap in reusable produce bags
Before you embark on the next trip to the supermarket, skip those flimsy plastic bags and opt for produce bags that are not only breathable and can be used over and over again. On the plus side, it's lightweight. Have you heard of Bolsa's reusable produce bags? This bag is our limited edition item and it arrives in a set of 8 large and medium size bags. Each bag easily carries up to 2 kg worth of vegetables and fruits. It is water resistant and arrives with a clip on so you can attach it to a shopping trolley, basket or a handbag.
|5. Swap out binning fresh produce. Use Keep It Fresh Mat instead!
We recommend that when it comes to keeping your onion from wilting, the goal should be to keep its moisture level high and we have just the thing for you - the Keep It Fresh Mat by Bolsa. Keep It Fresh Mat material increases air circulation to prolong the life of your produce. In addition, you'll want to store certain produce closer (or far away) to avoid from your vegetables and fruits from over-ripening. All you need to do is cut the mat to fit the required drawer size.
|6. Swap out plastic grocery bags with a stylish reusable one
Don't just put an end to plastic grocery bags just because the government tells you to. Do it in style with our Bolsa shopping trolley bag!|7. Keep your dry goods crisp and fresh in filtered canisters
One way to keep your dry goods from getting soggy is by using Eco Fresh Keeper Filtered Canisters. What's great about these canisters is that they arrive with natural ceramic pellets which you can place inside the top of the lid. This way the pellet is able to absorb moisture and block odours that can cause harmful gases and bacteria to the food. In addition, the canisters are BPA free and stain resistant.
|8. Ditch single-use takeaway containers and stock freezers with reusable ones
Label, freeze and reuse. The Eco Fresh Food container set is a brilliant way to keep track of what you still have left as it is made from clear and smooth Tritan material. The set also comes in 6 different sizes and it is easily stackable for more compact storage in the freezer. What's even better is that the lid has a day indicator. Use it to indicate food expiry date or when to finish it by.
|9. Opt for chemical-free cleaning with high-quality microfibres and water
Microfibers are a great alternative to using other types of cloth. It is able to lift and hold dirt, grease, grime, liquid and bacteria. Fibres usually include both positively-charged polyester fibres and negatively-charged nylon fibres that attracts and pulls up any dirt. The E-cloth Home Cleaning Set is ideal for specific home cleaning tasks such as the bathroom, hob and oven, kitchen, window, and glass polishing.
|10. No more single-use sandwich bags. Opt for Full Circle reusable bags
The Full Circle Reusable Snack Bag is an excellent addition to your zero-waste lunch box and it can be used anywhere, including while on road trips, picnics, work, movies, hiking and school. Once their useful food-bearing lives are done, turn it into storage bags for your make-up, coins, rubber bands, marbles, loose games pieces or any small items you need to keep together. Perfect junk drawer organisers too!
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