26.05.2022/XNUMX/XNUMX / Tips & things worth knowing
Avoid plastic garbage: Our best everyday tips
Shopping bags, plastic bottles, packaging films: more than 10 million tons of plastic waste are produced in Germany every year. At least 6 million tons end up in the sea. Experts estimate that there are 600.000 cubic meters of plastic at the bottom of the North Sea alone (NABU). Although environmental organizations such as Greenpeace and Sea Shepherd have been warning of the long-term consequences of plastic waste on the environment for years, there is still no sign of a significant improvement. Even if plastic bags now cost something in most shops, the average German still uses 71 plastic bags a year. Most bags are only used for around 25 minutes before they end up in the bin! But it is actually not difficult to reduce plastic consumption in order to avoid plastic waste and live more environmentally consciously!
Wir haben ein paar einfache Tipps für den Alltag gesammelt, mit denen wir alle unseren Plastikverbrauch deutlich einschränken und somit unnötigen Plastikmüll vermeiden können. Schon mit kleinen Umstellungen im Alltag können wir zusammen viel erreichen! Diese Tipps kannst du selbstverständlich auch während deines internship abroad oder auf deiner Reise als Volunteer ins Ausland apply and perhaps motivate others to use less plastic as well.
Our tips for less plastic waste
1. In the kitchen
- Instead of using cling film to store food, you can use it in a Bowl covered with a plate to store.
- Instead of using plastic garbage bags, you can wrap leftovers in newspaper and you're good to go dispose of in organic waste.
- Dishwashing and cleaning agents you can, instead of in small plastic bottles, too buy in bulk packs and then refill.
2. While shopping
- Always take to go shopping your own bags With. It's best to always carry one in your purse or backpack, then you'll be ready for any situation!
- Make a conscious decision against plastic packaging, Choose glass or cardboard instead. Fresh fruits and vegetables do not have to be bought in plastic bags! There are already many in major German cities "Packaging-free" shops.
3. In the bathroom
- One of the most important changes you should make if you want to live eco-consciously is to Cosmetics with microplastic to renounce! The most visible ones are, for example, the small peeling pearls in washing or shower gels - that's plastic! But plastic is also found in numerous types of toothpaste and other care products. The microplastic particles get into the groundwater via the drain. From there they travel across rivers and lakes to the sea, where they are eaten by fish. This is how the plastic gets into our food chain!
4. On road
- Instead of buying water and other drinks in plastic bottles, get them a drinking bottle, preferably made of glass or stainless steel! They look cool, you save money and it's better for your own health!
- Do not pack your lunch in cling film, but buy yourself one Lunchboxthat you can use every day!
- Instead of a take-away cup at the coffee shop gain weight, buy your own thermos mug. You'll be happy to fill it up with your favorite coffee drink anywhere and the drink stays hot longer in it!
5. To travel
- Use yours in the plane own headphones and skip the plastic-wrapped ones handed out by the crew!
- Take it too your own pillow (and possibly blanket) with! That's more convenient anyway and isn't unnecessarily wrapped in foil.
- Bring your own food and drinks - in plastic-free and reusable containers - with. It tastes better, is healthier and better for the environment!
With a bit of creativity, you will surely come up with other ways to avoid plastic waste in everyday life!
Get involved with RGV
If you care about the environment, you can do many meaningful things with RGV Conservation Projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Oceania or Europe as a volunteer: In Ghana For example, you can learn how Volleyball nets made from recycled plastic bags getting produced. In Nepal can you be in one? paper recycling project engage. Or sit in Tanzania for marine Protected a. We also offer in New Zealand exciting projects for nature and environmental protection at. A lot of educational work is still needed - the possibilities are manifold! An overview of our environmental protection projects you can find here.
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More projects that interest you could
Have you not yet discovered a suitable program for your time abroad? No problem, we will present you more Volunteer projects abroadthat might pique your interest.
Are you perhaps still at the beginning of thinking about your trip and have no idea what might be right for you? Whether you want to go abroad as a volunteer for a short time, or if you prefer FSJ up to 12 months abroad afford? Maybe there is one Internship abroad in a specific subject area the best way for you to gain experience abroad?
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Thailand | Ashram
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Viet Nam | farm work
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Australia | Eco Village
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South Africa | Other industries
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Ghana | environmental Protection
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Dominican Republic | marine protection
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