{"id":2075,"date":"2022-01-24T11:05:29","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T11:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coolboxsolutions.co.uk\/?p=2075"},"modified":"2022-01-24T11:05:29","modified_gmt":"2022-01-24T11:05:29","slug":"eco-commitments-not-just-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coolboxsolutions.co.uk\/eco-commitments-not-just-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Eco Commitments Aren\u2019t Just for Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]January always marks that time of year when New Year\u2019s resolutions are made (and unfortunately also broken). Traditionally, resolutions tend to focus on a personal level around healthy eating, or exercise routines, or improving mental processes, but more recently people have also been making resolutions and commitments to helping the environment and the planet.<\/p>\n<p>Eco commitments and resolutions include more recycling, creating less waste, only buying what you need and growing produce at home. All of these (and more) are good but do require willpower and dedication; after all, looking after the planet is a 24\/7, 365 days a year deal and as we always say \u2013 there is no Planet B!<\/p>\n<h2>Recycling<\/h2>\n<p>If recycling is top on your list of \u201cmust do more of\u201d this year, then here are our suggestions to make sure you hold firm![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;2073&#8243; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"dot\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reasons \u2013<\/strong> Think about why you\u2019ve made the decision to either start or increase your recycling. We all know its good for the planet, but why? How does material sitting in landfill affect the earth, and all of the natural processes that occur every day?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Organisation<\/strong> \u2013 Be organised. If you haven\u2019t already got a recycling bin, make sure you get one \u2013 either for the house, or outside. It may be you have more than one, so you can make sure anything recyclable gets sorted into the right bin no matter where in the house you are.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Knowledge<\/strong> \u2013 Do you know what can and what can\u2019t be recycled? It isn\u2019t always as simple as you think; we\u2019ve touched on this previously in our <a href=\"https:\/\/coolboxsolutions.co.uk\/what-can-i-recycle\/\">What Can I Recycle?<\/a> post, but there are certain items (especially plastics) that can\u2019t be typically recycled in domestic recycling plants. This includes clingfilm, black plastics and balloons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Buying Less &amp; Creating Less Waste<\/h2>\n<p>If you have committed to creating less waste, then there are a number of ways to go about this. <strong>Examples include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Buy wisely<\/strong> \u2013 Think about what you\u2019re buying. Do you really need it, do you have something similar already at home? If so, do you need to replace it or could you reuse or repair the one you already have?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eco-credentials<\/strong> \u2013 Related to buying wisely, also try to find out the eco credentials to what you\u2019re buying. Can it be recycled at the end of its life, or reused? Will it just end up in landfill, adding to the planet\u2019s already heavy \u201ctrash\u201d burden.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reuse &amp; reuse again<\/strong> \u2013 As above, think about reusing rather than replacing. There are so many things we could all reuse instead of replacing, including bottles, cups, straws, packaging, jars, containers and bags. By reusing items, you are reducing the environmental footprint of manufacturing new ones, and also preventing certain items from being sent to landfill.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ditch the Disposables &#8211;<\/strong> You can also look to ditch your disposable products, replacing instead with long life, reusable alternatives. Examples of this would include using reusable carton covers instead of clingfilm, metal straws instead of plastic (and even paper, as paper straws also notoriously don\u2019t end up being recycled), and taking your own coffee cup out instead of using take away cups from outlets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduce food waste \u2013<\/strong> food waste may be used for composting or biodegrade down in landfll easier than synthetic materials, but it still has an impact on the planet in terms of carbon footprint. 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