In times of climate emergency, environmental education is more important than ever. And although in recent times we have changed a lot regarding the care that we must provide to our planet, it is clear that there are still many things that we can start doing at home to take care of it even more. Today we give you five basic Environmental Education tips that you can apply at home and pass on to your loved ones.
1. Recycle well
We are clear that we must recycle glass, paper or packaging, but… what if we go one step further? There are still many people who throw too much waste into the gray container: that of waste that is not recycled. One of the most common mistakes we make when it comes to recycling at home is to put the organic fraction in this bucket. And no! The gray container only contains all those things that cannot be reused: diapers, compresses, dust, cigarette butts, hair, toys, ceramics, pet litter, etc.
Nor should you include other waste in this bucket, such as batteries, medicines, printer cartridges, clothing, etc. All of them can be deposited at specific points, so if you have any doubts, we recommend you consult the Ecoembes virtual assistant.
2. Responsible consumption
Another of the pillars of good environmental education has to do directly with consumption, which must be responsible yes or yes. The most advisable thing is to plan purchases so as not to overspend and avoid food waste. It can help us to have a previous weekly menu prepared. We should also try to eat seasonal foods to reduce our carbon footprint and bet on fruit and vegetables, instead of processed ones. In addition to the planet, your health will also thank you.
When you buy, avoid plastic. Buy in bulk and do it in the neighborhood stores, so that dozens and dozens of plastic containers do not arrive at your house. You can take your own reusable bags or glass jars to the market to avoid this.
3. Reuse
We tend to buy without even thinking or taking into account that many of the things we have at home can be reused. For example, you can use certain plastic containers for pots or glass jars to store food, etc. The same with metal cookie boxes or plastic bags, which you can use to shop often or try to replace them with cloth ones.
Take advantage of the sheets that you already have written on the other side, to make note paper, for example. Old clothes can be used to make cushion covers, rags, blankets for pets. If you have children at home, you can use recyclable materials to build educational games or do crafts.
