journey zero waste - veolia
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A story of balance in doing the right things within my lifestyle & values
Zero Waste Journeyby Samantha O’Hara
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Key MessagesSummary
Everything is about Balance
Energy
Water
Biodiversity
Health
Finite Resources
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Key MessagesWhat is your impact?
Energy
Water
BiodiversityHealth
Finite Resources
Beneficial Impact
Effort
Everything has a lifecycle
Started in the ground or grown
Where will it end up?
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Key MessagesWhat is your impact?
You recycle, but don’t go veggie!
You quit dairy, but leave the lights on!
You went plastic free in the bathroom, but always take a plastic bag!
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Key MessagesWhat is your impact?
Make YOUR differences for YOUR
own reasons: Take control of your
decisions
Tell colleagues, family & friends what you are doing!
- You are making a difference to them
- You are making a difference to buyer habits so to companies!
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Key MessagesWhat is your impact?
Be the reasonable
activist, not an extremist!
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What do I do?
In the Kitchen
Ideasby Samantha O’Hara
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In the KitchenLow or naked packaging Take your own
fruit & veg bags
Go for the per kilo rather than pre packaged
Pick a supplier who delivers bulk with zero packaging
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Effort
Less Litter
Plastic exposure
Less oil
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In the KitchenCleaning Products
Make your own or use water for in between cleans
Use eco branded products
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Effort
Eco toxicity
Natural products
Less water
Bioplastic
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In the KitchenRecycling
Check in your building
Check external providers like the RecApp
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Less landfill
Reduce reliance on resources
Know your recyclable materials Wash it out: NO Contamination
Less virgin material manufacture
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In the KitchenFood
Buy only what you need (doesn’t just apply to food!)Think about your food:
- Dairy/meat impact
- Sustainable fish
Know your food:- Type of food- Does it smell?- Is it mouldy?- Perishable vs non
perishable!
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Fish ecosystem
Organic Know your labels- Expiry- Best Before
Not just for food!
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✓Less CO2/ methane
from landfill/land
use
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In the KitchenLeftovers Recipes that use up everything,
just throw it all in:- Stew- Risotto- Curry- Bubble & squeak
Home composting
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Effort
Healthy garden Less water in
growing
Reduced use for growth Save in for later
with tupperware
✓Less CO2/ methane
from landfill/
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What do I do?
In the Bathroom
Ideasby Samantha O’Hara
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In the BathroomLow or naked packaging
Make your own
Use eco branded products
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pact
Effort
Eco toxicity
Natural products
Less water
Bioplastic
Pick low packaging options
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In the BathroomShowers & Heating
Aim for 8 minutes!
In Dubai, turn off your water heater during summer!
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Effort
Less water
Less energy in heating
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In the BathroomWipes & Nappies
Reusable nappies
Reusable face wipes (which can even mean no need for face wash!)
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Effort
Bamboo toilet paper (much faster growing that usual wood)
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toxicity
Healthier options
Reduced material
use
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What do I do?
In the Home
Ideasby Samantha O’Hara
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In the HomeSmart Home
Aim for 24oCTurn off in winterEven go smart!Avoid drafts!
LED low energy lighting
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Smart wifi plugs or lights to control use by a schedule
✓Less energy
used
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What do I do?
In the Garden
Ideasby Samantha O’Hara
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In the GardenEco Garden
Local native plants like palms & grasses or desert plants
Home compostingMakesoil.org to donate to others
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Local biodiversity
Fresh fruit & veg
Less water
Home grown food
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In the GardenGarden Chemicals
Add used coffee & used tea bags to soil
Check for alternative pest control
- Soap & water for aphids
- Cinnamon or lemon oil for ants
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Effort
Eco toxicity
Natural products