Once you become aware of the urgent timeline around the climate topic, a sense of urgency and anxiety sets in, so many of us want to take action as quickly as possible. There is talk about reducing our carbon footprint by transforming energy systems and reducing transportation, often failing to mention the important role that waste plays in climate change mitigation.

Lessening  our own carbon emissions is an admirable goal. We may commit to riding a bike more often or to using solar energy. In addition to such efforts, we should also consider the harmful emissions associated with our consumption and disposal habits. An estimated forty percent of all global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions come from extracting, producing, transporting, consuming, and discarding all of the food that we buy and use.

We can reduce the demand for fossil fuels by purchasing less. We should consider products designed for a long life before they go to landfill.

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