Zero waste, literally translated as “no rubbish” or “no waste”, is a lifestyle gaining in popularity in Europe, according to which individuals try to generate as little waste as possible, and thus not to pollute the environment.

A “junk-free” life comes down in practice to the consistent application of several principles, the so-called five Rs (5R):

1. Refuse – don’t accept unnecessary pollution, refuse advertising leaflets, disposable packaging, as well as any products produced to the detriment of the environment, generating waste and pollution.
2. Reduce – reduce the number of objects, lead as minimalist life as possible, surround yourself only with what you actually use and what is necessary for your life.
3. Reuse – do not use one-off solutions. Use reusable packaging.
4. Recycle – make sure unnecessary things are converted into something useful. Segregate waste (paper can be recycled 6 times) and carry it to the appropriate collection points.
5. Rot – compost organic waste to produce energy or natural fertilizer.

Do you know that:

• Each of us throws away about 56 fully recyclable glass containers per year.
• Methane released from landfill is 27 times more aggressive than carbon dioxide.
• More than 9 million tons of food is wasted in Poland every year.
• Styrofoam tray decomposition takes 500 years.

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