Relax, we’re not asking you to become a zero-waste lifestyle purist. Even eating a homecooked chicken wing results in waste — bones that occupy space in a landfill. Instead, aiming for an (almost) zero-waste lifestyle helps to “divert waste from our incinerators and landfills and prolong the use of our waste management facilities,” says Hai Lin.
Need more proof that you can save the Earth by starting small? Read on for more tips from Hai Lin.
Organise your trash at home.
Make your own detergent to save the environment and save money.
Dine in at restaurants as much as possible.
Track the number of items you buy, not how much you spend.
Use soap, not shower foam.
Shop wisely at the supermarket.
The Income Eco Run Farmers’ Market and Race Pack Collection is on Apr 14 to 15, F1 Pit Building, 11am to 7pm. For more info, go to www.IncomeEcoRun.sg.