Every day, tons of garbage are dumped into landfills across the world. This isn’t just an issue of space – landfill sites release harmful gases and toxins into the air and soil. Fortunately, there are many ways to avoid landfill and reduce your carbon footprint. Here are some simple tips for minimizing waste and living a more environmentally-conscious life. Firstly, embrace reusables. If you get into the habit of using reusable bags, bottles, and containers, you’ll be amazed at how much waste you’ll avoid. Instead of using disposable bags at the grocery store, bring your own. Instead of buying plastic water bottles, invest in a reusable bottle that you can…

Industrialization is one of the best gifts Mother Nature gave humanity. It makes life comfortable, convenient, and fun. However, with industrialization comes industrial waste. Thankfully, the United Kingdom is among the leading countries to champion for effective waste management. According to stats, waste production in the UK was 288.6 million tons with the large share coming from the demolition and construction sectors. Of this, 48 percent was buried in landfills while 45% was recovered. Compared to other nations, this is quite impressive. While one person or company’s effort to deal with the problem of industrial waste may seem like a drop of sand in an ocean, this approach is always…