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Hey there folks, it’s a brand spankin’ new year, a fresh decade, and the perfect time to jump on board with the ‘Green Lifestyle’. But where on earth do we start, you may wonder? Well, fear not, because making a small tweak in how we toss stuff out is a simple yet mighty way to embrace this ‘Green Living’ gig. Say adios to wastage, amigos!

Let’s get our re-use groove on, shall we? Bringin’ in the re-cycling vibes, and oh boy, let’s not forget the glorious art of re-purposing. We can even sum it up with a lil’ phrase: ‘Avoid the Land Fill’. It’s time to break free from our throw-away society, where we use something just once and toss it away like it’s hot. Ain’t nothin’ good comin’ from that, friends. We gotta up our green game.

Just imagine, thinkin’ back to the good ol’ days of our grandparents and great grandparents, livin’ it up durin’ the Depression and rationing of World War II. Everything was scarce, everythin’ was precious, and nothin’ was wasted. We need to channel that energy and learn from ’em.

Now, let me share some wicked easy tips to help you minimize the amount of stuff that ends up in the trash heap:

First things first, always have your trusty reusable bags at the ready. And I don’t just mean at the grocery store, my friends. Keep ’em stocked for the hardware store, the drug store, or any place where you snatch up your goodies. These bags can practically fold up into nothin’, so there’s no excuse not to have ’em stashed in your whip at all times.

Next up, ditch those printed receipts and embrace the digital revolution. Get those receipts emailed or texted to ya, my savvy pals.

When huntin’ for products or makin’ purchases, aim for the ones with eco-friendly packaging. Ain’t nothin’ worse than receivin’ somethin’ encased in god-awful hard plastic, wrapped up in bubble wrap, all crammed into a giant cardboard box. Especially when you could’ve scored the same item at a local hardware store and schlepped it home in your pocket (or trusty reusable bag, of course). You catch my drift, right?

Now sprout those entrepreneurial wings of yours and start sellin’ stuff online. Trust me, there are loads of options out there, folks.

Instead of chuckin’ perfectly good furniture into the landfill, consider donatin’ it or consignin’ it. And here’s a tip: dive into the vast world of YouTube University, where you can find all sorts of nifty ideas for transformin’ old stuff into somethin’ new. I once saw this cute makeover where an outdated chest of drawers became a cozy pet bed. How cool is that?

Oh, and don’t even get me started on kitchen debris. That shizzle can be composted, my friends. It’s easier than pie (and doesn’t stink, promise). Plus, it works wonders as fertilizer. You can compost this stuff directly in a hole in the ground or even in a five-gallon bucket hangin’ out on your apartment balcony. Just remember to throw in some real soil and give it a good stir every now and then. Trust me, once it starts smellin’ like the glorious scent of dirt, you know the composting is complete and ready to be used to jazz up your plants. And let me tell ya, you’ll be blowin’ your mind with a compost pile for two reasons: one, it drastically reduces the amount of junk headin’ to the landfill, and two, it shrinks in volume as it goes through the compostin’ process. It’s like magic, my friends!

Instead of chuckin’ those shipping baskets and containers, why not give ’em a second life? Use ’em to organize your bathroom, kids’ toys, or even stash your beloved magazines. Who needs wastefulness when ya got resourcefulness, amirite?

And speaking of magazines, subscriptions don’t have to be all about printed materials. Sign yourself up for the digital editions, my eco-friendly pals. Let’s keep those trees where they belong, eh?

Now, when it comes to shoppin’, I’m givin’ you a hot tip: hit up your local consignment and thrift stores whenever possible. One man’s trash can be your ultimate treasure, my friends. It’s like embarkin’ on a treasure hunt every time you step thru those thrift store doors. Trust me, you’ll be rockin’ those bargain finds in no time.

So, my fellow Green Living enthusiasts, I challenge you to give the landfill as little as possible. Let’s do this in style, with flair, and with the planet in mind. Cheers to the green life!

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Ihab Salloum