Pakistan is experiencing a rising waste management dilemma as the country’s daily garbage production surpasses 71,000 tons and continues to rise. As a result, environmental specialists advise adopting a zero-waste lifestyle as a practical means of lowering waste and fighting pollution.
By adhering to these fundamental ideas, the zero waste lifestyle seeks to reduce the quantity of garbage dumped in landfills:
- Refuse: Steer clear of superfluous things, particularly single-use plastics.
- Reuse: Put things to new uses rather than throwing them away.
- Reduce: Cut back on the purchase of non-essential items.
- Recycle: Sort and recycle things appropriately.
- Rot: Recycle organic materials and food scraps.
Among the doable actions to adopt a zero waste lifestyle are: – Using paper bags in place of plastic ones