Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Making a practice more sustainable or environmentally friendly can be a daunting task, so it is sensible to have a strategy in place before you embark on the journey.

The three Rs are the foundation of environmental stewardship and a perfect place to start when considering conservation of energy and resources, as well as diverting material away from landfill.

Waste reduction and waste prevention is about decreasing waste at the source, so in terms of waste management, it is always the best option for a practice. Waste is often the result of inefficient use of resources or bad planning. For example, buying food we do not need on impulse or because there is a special offer and then wasting it.