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7 Ways to Reduce Household Waste

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From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. Pay Attention to Packaging. Some items come with more packaging than they need. Compost kitchen waste to feed your garden.

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10 Ways To Make Your Home A Zero-Waste Facility

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Buy In Bulk By eliminating all packaging of food supplies, we could substantially cut the amount of packaging trash we throw away each day. Pick up some reusable containers and shop in bulk for everything possible. Shredded paper can be put in compost piles. Here are some tips to help you get started.

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