This video shares a dozen ideas to help us reduce our garbage output and transition to a low waste, or zero waste lifestyle.

The video is sponsored by the Ecosia, which plants trees around the world, powered by internet searches.

Other than avoiding plastic shopping and produce bags, the video’s ideas include integrating reusable glass or stainless steel food containers, coffee mugs and water bottles into our daily lives.

Other ideas covered are doing a waste audit and researching what waste sorting options are available in our city or town. Mentioned also is the cumulative power of being a friendly activist, and spreading the word about the importance of sustainable living, while reducing the amount of garbage we produce every day.

View the original video here.

Good Living is the Cyprus Mail’s portal of curated content from across the internet, showcasing local and global ideas, cultural highlights, and scientific and technological developments to inspire a sustainable life.