What are the 5 rules of zero waste?
The 5 R’s provide a new scheme for dealing with waste in our lives by helping us focus on our habits Lees meer
What is the first thing to do to start zero waste?
Tijs van Leeuwen
2025-10-03 22:05:28
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Refuse what you do not need.
Reduce what you do need
Reuse what you consume
Recycle what you cannot refuse, reduce, or reuse
Rot the rest.
An attempt at going zero waste starts with small changes.
It’s within anyone’s reach, and change starts at home.
Bas Yüksel
2025-10-03 20:30:16
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The first step is to refuse items that you don't need.
Say no to single-use plastics, junk mail, and unnecessary packaging.
By refusing these items, you prevent them from entering your home in the first place.
Refuse is the first of the 5 R's.
The 5 R's are: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot.
The path to a zero-waste home can be summarized by the 5 R's.
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How to be more zero waste?
Refuse what you do not need. Reduce what you do need and cannot refuse. Reuse what you consume and Lees meer
Ben Bosch
2025-10-03 20:20:24
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The easiest way to start reducing your waste is to sign up for our 30-day Waste Nothing Challenge emails.
One of the easiest waste nothing resolutions you could make this year is to choose to reuse.
If you haven’t got one already, start your waste nothing journey by creating a refill kit for your shopping.
Although you can buy specially designed products, a refill kit doesn’t need to cost you anything.
Our experience, from running numerous waste reduction campaigns, projects and challenges, is that it’s best to start small and try one change at a time.
When making changes, we always recommend using up what you have first.