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Is this a zero waste kitchen at all? How to start and is it worth it?
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1. It's the third one
Definition of zero waste 2. How to get started? 3. Zero waste in the kitchen 4. Stores and the idea of no waste 5. Zero waste for the advanced 6.2. Definition of zero waste
Zero waste literally means zero waste, zero waste is a lifestyle. One should strive to generate as little waste as possible. The ideal would be to create a closed circuit in which the discarded materials would become resources. Zero waste is the way to protect the environment, focusing on responsible consumption, production and reuse of packaging or materials. This allows for the avoidance of waste burning, which can be dangerous to human health and to the environment.3. I want to say no
(refuse) Refusal should apply to all products that generate waste and harm the environment.4. I'm going to limit it
(reduce) Limiting the use of unnecessary and disposable products. One should strive to reduce the amount of waste generated, e.g. not using disposable articles.5. Use it again
(reuse) Use of existing packaging or products. You can find new uses for them or use them for the same purpose.6. Recycle it
(recycling) Separation of waste and recycling of materials.7. I'm going to compose
(rot) Use of biodegradable packaging and products that are easily decomposable.8. How do I start?
In addition, plastic packaging thrown away in inappropriate places can be harmful to animals in the natural environment. Therefore, it is recommended to buy simple food packaging that you can take with you to school or work without having to eat them. It is also a good idea to use thermoses or water filters to recycle the product. In some cases, you may need to replace a plastic bottle with a foam filter.9. Zero waste in the kitchen
The problem of excess waste also applies to food. This is the only way to minimize the amount of waste purchased. People are accustomed to full refrigerators, but you have to think about whether a two-person family can consume as much food as the whole refrigerator can. So the food ration should be thought through and the purchases adjusted to the demand. Only in this way will it be possible to minimizing waste. With the help of different food storage techniques, it can also come freezing, baking or drying. It's also a good idea to eat meals.10. Stores and the idea of zero waste
Stores also want to contribute to environmental protection and reduce food loss. More and more stores are offering products, for example, from the previous day at a lower price. It is worth adding that, for instance, bread crumbs in some health centers are more recommended than fresh. Such diseases can be acute malnutrition of the stomach or intestines, chronic pancreatitis, liver disease. Stores have also introduced recycling advertisements and bags of vegetables and fruit.11. Zero waste for advanced
The question of waste in the kitchen is debated. Are eggshells garbage? According to some, they can be used as fertilizer for plants. All you have to do is crush the shells and throw them into the ground where the flowers grow. This way the soil will be enriched with calcium. Another example can be, for example, potatoes. Well-washed potato skins can be fried or baked like fries.12. Ideas for a zero waste meal
Bananas with black spots, roasted bread or curdled vegetables are just a few examples of products that can be considered unsuitable for consumption. Of course, the tastiest is fresh, warm bread straight from the bakery, but there are dishes for which preparation is better, for example.13. Banana bread made from very ripe bananas
(10 servings) 1 serving: 190 kcal, protein: 4.1 g, fats: 7.6 g, carbohydrates: 27.4 g 3 bananas 100 g, 2 eggs 100g, ?? 1/3 cups of xylitol 80 g, 1/3 cup of butter 75 g,14. Potato chips
(3 servings) 1 serving: 176 kcal, protein: 5.3 g, fats: 4.5 g, carbohydrates: 30.6 g 5 cooked potatoes 500 g, 1 egg 50 g, 1 tablespoon of butter 10 g, salt, pepper, musk potato.15. Gazpacho with brown bread
(4 servings) 1 serving: 186.6 kcal, protein: 4.6 g, fats: 10.9 g, carbohydrates: 22.7 g 7 tomatoes 1 kg, 2 ground cucumbers 80 g, 1⁄4 of peppers 60 g, 2 patches of red onion 40 g, 1⁄2 tooth of garlic 1 g, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice 10 g, 4 tablespoons of 40 g of olive juice, 1/6 of chili peppers 1 g and 3⁄4 cups of baking soda 80 g.
