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Reduce


Reducing our waste footprint in Paraguay starts with avoiding and minimizing the waste we create in the first place. While many things can be recycled, breaking them down and turning them into new items still incurs environmental and financial costs. Follow these principles: Refuse non recyclables & single use items, Reduce non recyclables & single use items, and Reuse items you already have before you Recycle!

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Here are some simple swaps to get started:

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DINING OUT

  • Bring your own ‘throwaways’ (cup, straw & utensils)​

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  • Refuse a straw and drink lids​

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  • Ask for a reusable vs disposable serving container, if they have one​

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  • Avoid sauce packets​

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  • Avoid take out and cook at home​

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  • Ask restaurants if they have compostable packaging for take out

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HOME

  • Install a water filter or refill dispenser, instead of buying water in bottles

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  • Find ways to reuse single-use containers & bottles

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  • Swap out paper towels with cotton cloths

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  • Swap out plastic wrap with a plate or beeswax wrap for leftovers

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  • Swap plastic toothbrush for wooden

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  • Compost your organic waste

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while shopping

  • Bring your own bags (for weighing produce & at the check out) 

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  • Bring your own tupperware for deli items​​

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  • Choose items in packaging that can be easily recycled in Paraguay (aluminium cans, paper and cardboard, plastics 1,2,5) ​

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  • Refuse Isopor trays (they cannot be recycled and hold toxic chemicals for your health)​

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  • Avoid Tetrapak, it is currently not recyclable in Paraguay​

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  • Avoid low value recyclables (glass, non aluminium cans, plastic number 4)​

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  • Choose brands that offer returnable packaging​

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  • Buy in bulk (e.g buy one large packet of rice rather than lots of small ones)​

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  • Shop local - often local producers can take back packaging and reuse (glass jars, bottles, egg cartons)

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AT THE OFFICE

  • Swap plastic cups for glass cups at the water cooler​

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  • Use a mug instead of disposable coffee cup​

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  • Bring a reusable container to pick up takeaway lunch food​

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  • Avoid any isopor packaged food​

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  • Avoid Tetrapak, this cannot be recycled in Paraguay​

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  • Set up a complete recycling system​

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  • Go paperless


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