ZERO WASTE GUIDE
Save the planet
Where to start
Zero Waste Swaps
Change to a reusable water bottles
Change to reusable coffee cup
Reusable food wraps and covers instead of plastic wrap or aluminum foil
Switch chemical cleaners for natural ones (Vinegar, baking soda)
Buying local produce
Buying in bulk or going to a bulk bin store (Unwrapped zero waste)
Repair what you have and buy used
Reusable straws, forks and knives
Change your web browser to Ecosia (plants trees each time you search)
Saving energy
Swapping to LED
Buying energy efficient appliances
Sealing your rooms and house for AC leaks
Turning off lights, fans and appliances when not in use
Raising the temperature on your AC by one or two degrees
Using the clothes line instead of the dryer
Saving Water
Using aerators on faucets
Fixing leaks from toilets, showers, and sinks
Using rain water for plants
Using gray water for plants
Using a dishwasher
Using proper load size on your washer
Reusing grey water for plants.
Replenishing Resources
Planting trees-
Ban Lanta Y Planta
https://treesforaruba.com/?fbclid=IwAR3_NcD0ikZMaCp24JsExrwoM4sncjPWGue2dshS9–s0Fg-wCPEnxJmXCQ
Gardening-
Syntropic Agriculture
https://www.facebook.com/syntropicfarmingaruba
Gardening on Aruba
https://www.facebook.com/groups/479736069633479
Aruba Plant Exchange
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1683623975225466
Adopt a Beehive- Contact David at:
https://www.facebook.com/Mondi.Fierno/
Composting-
Compost Club Aruba-
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054672330760
Recycling-
Babies and kids
Cloth/reusable diapers or “Eliminatiion Communication”
Breast feeding
Second hand clothes
Second hand furniture
Make your own baby food or “Baby Led Weaning”
Taking walks in the park
Reusable bottle for drinks in lunches
Cleaning
Organic or natural chemicals
Making your own cleaning solutions (vinager, lemon, and baking soda)
Reusable clothes (like microfibers)
Learning about minimalism
Renewable energy
Solar panels
https://b-energy.life/b-aruba/
http://www.caribbeansolarpanels.com/solar_power_on_aruba.html
Wind turbines
https://www.engysol.com/#windenergy