Stopping climate change happens because we all acquire the commitment to take care of our environment and for this, it is essential to recycle at home . Fortunately, more and more people are becoming aware of the problem and do not hesitate to use different garbage bags to separate the waste. However, in addition to this, there are many other measures that can be put into practice to recycle at home. Do you want to know which ones?
How to recycle at home?
Use containers properly
One of the most frequent measures of recycling at home is to separate the garbage and put it in the corresponding container. If you are still not sure what goes in each container, we will summarize it for you:
Yellow container
This is the place for packaging. Cans, bricks and any plastic container are deposited here.
Blue container
This container is intended for cardboard and paper, including baking paper, as long as it does not contain food scraps.
Green container
Glass goes here. Bottles, jars, jars … Of course, without stoppers or corks, those go to yellow.
Brown container
If you live in Madrid, for a while, there is another container. This is intended for organic waste, such as fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and other foods; eggshells, shellfish, and nuts; coffee grounds and infusions; dirty kitchen paper and used napkins; corks, matches, sawdust and small garden scraps, such as bouquets of flowers, plants or litter.
Save energy
As important as separating the garbage well is to make a responsible consumption of energy and water. And it is that natural resources are not inexhaustible. So, if you want to take care of the planet as it should, in addition to recycling at home, apply these measures:
- Take a shower instead of filling the tub. And if you prefer the latter, try not to fill it to the maximum.
- While brushing your teeth, turn off the tap.
- Set your heating / air conditioning to a moderate temperature. Your pocket will also thank you.
- Use natural light as much as possible.
- Make sure the windows and doors of your house close properly.
- Do not have electronic devices that you are not using on standby.
- Use low consumption led bulbs and renew your appliances for others that have A +++ energy label.
Don’t throw away, recycle
Another way to recycle at home is to give things a second use. In addition to recycling, you will enjoy making crafts that you can also share with your children. If you want an idea, try to save several glass jars, have you thought that using your imagination they can be converted into beautiful recycled glass vases ? If you like the idea, put it into practice, following this step by step.
