{"id":8013,"date":"2022-09-24T08:28:19","date_gmt":"2022-09-24T00:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=8013"},"modified":"2022-09-24T08:28:21","modified_gmt":"2022-09-24T00:28:21","slug":"5-affordable-and-simple-ways-everyone-can-be-an-eco-warrior","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/5-affordable-and-simple-ways-everyone-can-be-an-eco-warrior\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Affordable and simple ways everyone can be an eco warrior"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From changing weather patterns to disease outbreaks, we are already feeling the effects of global warming. We need to act now and work together in protecting the planet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding that\ncollective effort is the way to go, retail giant SM Supermalls is committed to\nhelping all Filipinos make more environmentally friendly choices in every aspect\nof their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMany people care about\nthe planet but find it hard to create a green lifestyle because of limited time\nor budget. That\u2019s why we have community programs that make it more convenient\nand affordable to be an eco-warrior,\u201d says Jonjon San Agustin, SVP for\nMarketing, SM Supermalls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are five easy ways\non how you and your family can live greener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Segregate\nyour trash and Trash to Cash<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Segregating your\nbiodegradable and recyclable waste reduces the amount of trash that goes into\nlandfills. Have separate containers for different kinds of trash: biodegradable<\/strong> for food and garden\nwaste; recyclable <\/strong>for plastic,\npaper, and metal waste; residual waste<\/strong>\nfor trash that can\u2019t be recycled including used tissue or paper plates; electronic waste <\/strong>for old batteries or\nbroken gadget which shouldn\u2019t be mixed with other waste because they contain\nmetals that can contaminate the soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can bring your\nrecyclable waste to SM Supermalls\u2019 Trash to Cash Recycling Market, held 10 am\nto 2 pm on every first Friday and Saturday of the Month. Visit <\/a>this link<\/a> to find the kiosk\nlocations near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Limit\nthe use of plastic through Plastic Waste Collection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that it\ntakes plastic over 1,000 years to decompose?
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\nAbout 10% of plastic materials will end up in the ocean and can kill marine\nlife. In the Philippines, plastic waste often congests sewage systems causing\nfloods. You can avoid using single use plastic by bringing your own reusable\ncontainers or eco bags when going to the groceries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also buy items\nin eco-friendly packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plastic cutlery and\nstraws are optional during order delivery or takeout. For dine-in, you can have\nyour own eco-kit which has a drinking bottle, a set of utensils, and a foldable\neco bag. Go green anytime and anywhere!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also recycle\nyour plastic waste through SM Supermalls\u2019 Plastic Waste Collection programs.\nMake it a fun weekend and volunteer for SM by the Bay and SM Mall of Asia\u2019s\nregular ocean clean-up drives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plant\na garden<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plants help stop\nclimate change by removing carbon dioxide from the air. If you don\u2019t have a\nlarge yard for a garden, you can still get houseplants! There are many <\/em>creative and beautiful ways to add\nmore plants to a small home like using a backless bookshelf or installing\nvertical gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get plants, tools, and\nexpert tips on how to take care of your home garden at SM Mall. You can also\nfind beautiful containers like terrariums and plant hangers that are made by\nFilipino SMEs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy eco-friendly products<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose more\nenvironmentally friendly products to gradually create a sustainable lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Environmentally\nfriendly products can be reusable or biodegradable. They are usually made from\nsustainable materials with eco-friendly packaging. They also produced less\ntoxic waste during manufacturing and after disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find thousands\nof eco-friendly products within SM malls through the recently launched Green\nFinds pop-up stores. The selection of products can help go green in every\naspect of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reuse\nas much as you can<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you throw\nanything away, consider if the item can be either upcycled into something\nuseful, or donated to someone who needs it. SM holds regular toy and book\ndrives, where you can even get discount vouchers to use in the store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join\nthe Green Movement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SM Green Movement\nis a collective effort of SM, its customers, communities, and partners to\npromote green living, green culture and a green planet. For more information,\nvisit this <\/a>website.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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