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assess the amount of waste you generate in your home,” she explained. “It involves looking closely at the items you throw away and analyzing how much of it could have been reduced, reused or recycled.”

THE ECO HUB’S TIPS FOR A DIY WASTE AUDIT

First, gather your supplies: Gloves, a large container or garbage bag, a notepad, and a pen to record your findings.

Set aside time: Choose a day to dedicate some time to going through your garbage and recycling.

Sort through your garbage: Put on your gloves and closely examine the items in your garbage container. Separate them into categories such as food waste, paper products, plastic products, and other materials.

Analyze your waste: Once you have sorted your waste into categories, look at each and ask yourself if any of these items could have been reduced, reused, or recycled. For example, could you have used a reusable container instead of a disposable one? Could you have composted some of your food waste instead of throwing it in the garbage?

Repeat for recycling: After sorting through your garbage, repeat the process for your recycling container. Check to see if any items that cannot be recycled were placed in the recycling bin.

Record your findings: Make notes of your results and categorize them based on the level of waste reduction, such as reducing, reusing, or recycling. This will help you identify areas where you can make changes to reduce waste.

During Earth Month, Batista urged Canadians to try a waste audit for themselves and distinguish what changes can be made at home.

“Pick one area in your home and start there—Rome was not built in a day,” she laughed. “Green living is hard; society is not set up to help us succeed, so you must find what works for you.”

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