The 5 R’s of waste management can be easily implemented in the home, at the workplace and in our daily lives. These methods are simple and small to us, but they make a massive impact on the planet as a whole. The world is changing, and Galleon Supplies wants to change with it, by offering our free information guides on sustainable waste management.

The planet needs you, now more than ever, to know the 5 R’s of waste management and do more to preserve our natural resources.

So, learn the 5 R’s today, and implement these effective waste management techniques into your life to make a difference, today.

Reduce

To put it simply, don’t create waste if you don’t need to.

You know those plastic water bottles that you quickly grab each morning? They can last up to 450 in the ocean, polluting it and harming the creatures that dwell.

Here are a few ways you can reduce the amount of waste you produce:

• Purchase and use a refillable water bottle
• Buy plastic-free cleaning products.
• Stick to only using reusable shopping bags
• Avoid single-use food and drink containers
• Ditch the cling film and try more eco-conscious alternatives instead

These are just a few of the many ways you can reduce your waste production. Just simply ask yourself, is this waste that I need to be producing?

Reuse

Reuse Reuse Reuse! Whether you’re buying to reuse or selling to reuse, reusing items is a fantastic way to more sustainably manage your waste. In fact, with apps like Depop, Vinted and Olio installed onto everyone’s phones, this is now easier than ever.

Here are some ways that you can reuse and repurpose your daily items.

• Share used clothes with friends, family, or even online by listing them to sell!
• Donate unwanted items to charity shops to help give them a second life
• Reuse old folders, mailing supplies and other stationery

Reusing is the future, as more and more people are going second-hand to do the right thing for their environment and their wallets.

Repair

Rather than simply chucking out items and replacing them with new versions, spend the time and repair them. This will save the planet as well as save you money, as you don’t need to source new items.

Why not try…

• Upcycling old furniture to make it look new
• Sharpen your kitchen knives and you’ll see that you don’t need to buy new ones
• Mending faulty buttons or zips rather than chucking out those jeans

By repairing your items rather than putting them in the rubbish, you’ll see savings and get the satisfaction of fixing things.

Rot

Now, as much as this R doesn’t sound appealing, it really is. Kitchen scraps are gold, containing nutrients for your soil that you will not find in any fertiliser.

Try learning to compost effectively. Not only is this a great, sustainable waste management practice, but is also a valuable learning tool for children.

Children love composting and learn a lot about science from it.

So get the whole family involved in this one, and get composting!

Recycle

Recycling springs to most people’s minds when the topic of sustainability comes up.

But, for good reason. Recycling has changed the world for the better and continues to be of vital importance to saving the planet. In England, we recycle around 44% of our waste, which is pretty amazing. However, our neighbours in Wales are doing better with 57% of their waste is recycled.

So, continue to recycle and be vigilant with it at home and in the workplace.

Practice Better Waste Management, Today!

Galleon Supplies are here to help you implement more effective waste management techniques. This can be done when you purchase any of our plastic-free or biodegradable products.

We need to act now if we want to save our beloved earth.

Order today, or browse our other guides about sustainable practices.