GARBAGE SORTING - WHY AND HOW
A year ago I did not care about garbage sorting at all, and it was never really something I had done before. I was used to just throwing everything I used into one big garbage can and then not think about the trash ever again.But wow, things have changed. Ever since I discovered the whole "zero waste" movement, I've learned so much about trash and how it pollutes the Planet.
"Did you know that Denmark is the 2nd highest garbage producing country in Europe? With around 668 kilos trash per person per year in Denmark. Not really something to be proud of.
So, what is garbage sorting?
In all its simplicity, it means that you sort your garbage, instead of throwing everything into one big trashcan.
Why should you sort your garbage?
I will admit, it does take a little bit longer than just throwing everything into the same trashcan, but it makes a huge different. Because then it can be recycled and reused, instead of just ending up in landfill and pilling up.
How do you do it?
If you live in Copenhagen you'll most likely have access to sorting your trash into: glass, metal, plastic, cardboard, paper, electronics and bio-waste (compost).If you are in doubt about what category you should sort something into, then you can find information on this site, or join the Zero Waste Danmark facebook group and simply just write and ask, people are so nice and wants to help!