The 5Rs Rule
Hi everyone, we meet today for an article that is a little more theoretical than usual but which is, in my opinion, essential to know to start the zero waste process: the 5R rule. Described by Béa Johnson in her book Zero Dechet in 2014, it refers to : Refuse, Reduce, Reuse/Repair, Recycle and Revive.
1. Refuse
This is really the basis of zero waste: refusing what you don't need (junk mail, advertising merchandise, single-use packaging or useless gifts). The list can be long, but it also depends on each one of us. We must therefore question our real needs and refuse what is superfluous.
2. Reduce
This applies to objects that we need, but tend to overuse (such as clothing or electronics). So fashionistas and las high-tech addicts try to keep only the essentials because our wardrobes generally exceed our needs.
3. Reuse/repair
The notion of reuse implies not only what we already have at home, but also what already exists on the second-hand market. It is about adding value to existing resources rather than creating demand for new resources. "Reusing" also means "repairing": our clothes and electronics, for example, to extend their life!
4. Recycle
This "R" is probably the one we think we have the best control over, but that is not always the case. We tend to think that recycling is really the best thing we can do for the environment. However, it is always best not to produce waste in the first place.
5. Revive
Revive or compost is about organic matter. Generally speaking, it's food residues. When these materials end up in a landfill site, since they do not have access to air to compost, they produce methane: a greenhouse gas 25 times more powerful than CO2. It is therefore important to compost them (either with municipal collection or with a home composter) in order to produce a rich fertilizer for our plants instead of polluting.
So? What do you think about it? If you have any questions, don't hesitate, I'm waiting for you in the comments!
1. Refuse
This is really the basis of zero waste: refusing what you don't need (junk mail, advertising merchandise, single-use packaging or useless gifts). The list can be long, but it also depends on each one of us. We must therefore question our real needs and refuse what is superfluous.
2. Reduce
This applies to objects that we need, but tend to overuse (such as clothing or electronics). So fashionistas and las high-tech addicts try to keep only the essentials because our wardrobes generally exceed our needs.
3. Reuse/repair
The notion of reuse implies not only what we already have at home, but also what already exists on the second-hand market. It is about adding value to existing resources rather than creating demand for new resources. "Reusing" also means "repairing": our clothes and electronics, for example, to extend their life!
4. Recycle
This "R" is probably the one we think we have the best control over, but that is not always the case. We tend to think that recycling is really the best thing we can do for the environment. However, it is always best not to produce waste in the first place.
5. Revive
Revive or compost is about organic matter. Generally speaking, it's food residues. When these materials end up in a landfill site, since they do not have access to air to compost, they produce methane: a greenhouse gas 25 times more powerful than CO2. It is therefore important to compost them (either with municipal collection or with a home composter) in order to produce a rich fertilizer for our plants instead of polluting.
So? What do you think about it? If you have any questions, don't hesitate, I'm waiting for you in the comments!
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