Food waste is another type of waste. It is also very bad as of 2016 1 in 10 people were be suffering from chronic undernourishment.

Everybody has food waste and plastic waste except those who don't have anything to waste. In this bit, I’m going to help you to reduce your waste and interduce you to other types of waste.

So first of all, I looked at what you shouldn’t do when you want to reduce waste. I have a list here of those things and I put in how to prevent it happening….

• Don't impulse buy. Before you go shopping make a list and if you are buying for somebody make sure they really want it, you can even do this without ruining the surprise. This will also keep your house less clustered and tidier as it's easier to clean
• Don't be afraid to re-gift. If you get a gift you don't like and you really don't want to offend the person by telling them that you don't like it and you should bring it back (even I recommend you to only say this to your best mates and not say this to your grandparents)
• Be shopping wise. Just because it says sale or reduced 10% or even 90% doesn't mean it's worth it especially if you don't wear it or eat it or even acknowledge it.
• Buy second hand. Especially for expensive or one to two-time things try to rent, borrow or buy the product second hand
• Check carefully. When you are shopping don't just look at the price but also how sustainable the product and it's packaging really is and see if it's really worth the discount
• Cut down on take away and other things like delivery services that use un-clean energy and a lot of packaging. Homemade pizzas are really nice done right.
• Be patient. When shopping online try opt for the longer delivery time even if it's the same price. When they rush delivery it uses more petrol and energy as they can't fill their trucks or planes and that means they don't get the best out of the energy and fossil fuel they use. Only if you really need it, use the three or one-day delivery.
• If you buy cheap, throw away clothing it may seem you get more bang for your buck but that's not the case. If you buy quality, sometimes even branded clothing it would mean fewer clothes waste and less unclean energy from cars and trucks that you use to get your clothes delivered or even driving to the shops yourself. It also saves time because you don't have to go to the shop as often.

When you go shopping if you can afford it, go to your local shops or farmer markets, but be careful, in some markets supposably fresh fruit and veg could be bought at the stores. Buying at your local farmer markets and local shops is not only more sustainable in more ways than one but is often more of a nicer shopping experience as there are no annoying bright lights and no more annoying noises, it's more outside or in a cosy space with the sun (or not if you live in Ireland) or usually soft lights in those cosy shops. This shopping experience is also good for your mental health.

Now that you know what you shouldn’t do you can then step back and see what is still the product (or products) that fills up your waste bin most. For example, in my house, it’s crisp packets. After you find this out you can talk to your family about how you can reduce this thing (or things). After you’ve done that, you should look at what you are putting into your bins, which I assume you have two of, and how maybe you could have a better sorting method. The number one thing you need to do is to make sure everyone in your family is recycling properly, and the best way to do so is to show them this video of how to do it. https://www.vox.com/videos/2019/3/12/18252188/recycling-wrong-contamination-trash (or just watch the video below)

So after you make sure that you can identify the 5 main forms of rubbish and where you put them…

(this is from 4 waste removals. All I did was better the grammar, put in simpler words, took out unnecessary bits and high lighted words that were important)

1. liquid waste. This waste is something you may not think of often but it is important that you dispose of it properly. This waste includes dirty water, organic liquids, wash water, waste detergents and even rainwater.

You should also know that liquid waste can be classified into point and non-point source waste. All manufactured liquid waste is classified as point source waste. On the other hand, natural liquid waste is classified as non-point source waste.

It is best to get in touch with waste removal experts, such as 4 Waste Removals, to dispose of liquid waste properly.

2. Solid Rubbish

Solid rubbish can include a variety of items found in your household along with commercial and industrial locations.

Solid rubbish is commonly broken down into the following types:

• Plastic waste – This consists of bags, containers, jars, bottles and many other products that can be found in your household. Plastic is not biodegradable, but many types of plastic can be recycled. Plastic should not be mixed in with your regular waste, it should be sorted and placed in your recycling bin.
• Paper/card waste – This includes packaging materials, newspapers, cardboard and other products. Paper can easily be recycled and reused so make sure to place them in your recycling bin or take them to your closest recycling depot.
• Tins and metals – This can be found in various forms throughout your home. Most metals can be recycled. Consider taking these items to a scrap yard or your closest recycling depot to dispose of this waste type properly.
• Ceramics and glass – These items can easily be recycled. Look for special glass recycling bins and bottle banks to dispose of them correctly.

3. Organic Waste

Organic waste is another common household waste. All food waste, garden waste, manure and rotten meat are classified as organic waste. Over time, organic waste is turned into manure by microorganisms. However, this does not mean that you can dispose of them anywhere.

Organic waste in landfills causes the production of methane, so it must never be simply discarded with general waste. Instead, look to get a green bin from the council (click here to learn more about hiring these bins), or hire a green skin bin or garden bag for proper waste disposal.

4. Recyclable Rubbish

Recyclable rubbish includes all waste items that can be converted into products that can be used again. Solid items such as paper, metals, furniture and organic waste can all be recycled.

Instead of throwing these items in with regular waste, which then ends up in landfills, place them in your yellow recycling bin or take them to your local recycling depot.

If you’re unsure whether an item is recyclable or not, look at the packaging or the diagrams on the lid of your yellow recycling bin. Most products will explicitly state whether they are recyclable or not.

5. Hazardous Waste

Hazardous waste includes all types of rubbish that are flammable, toxic, corrosive and reactive.

These items can harm you as well as the environment and must be disposed of correctly. Therefore, I recommend you make use of a waste removal company for proper disposal of all hazardous waste.

So now you have a full understanding of it yourself (if you don’t, contact me) you can present your plan to your family. This is how it can look…

• First show them things that they shouldn’t do (The first thing I showed you)
• Tell them about what unrecyclable product is most used in the house and how they can replay and reduce it.
• Show them the video about how to recycle properly.
• Give them a brief summary of the different types of waste and how they can dispose of it.

And that's it. That's the way you can reduce your family waste. This is the end of your waste and plastics course.