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12/10/2024

Taking the eco-friendly route

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00:00She says she hasn't used a plastic bag in over three decades.

00:10And if you look at Rita Amr's daily routine, you'll see why.

00:14Reducing your carbon footprint is a growing trend in some countries.

00:18And now Rita and her family, who live in Merdif, are setting an example for others.

00:23Aside from splitting up her rubbish for recycling, the family also has their own mini compost

00:27heap made from food waste.

00:30It might seem like a bit of a chore, but Rita says it can fit easily into your everyday

00:34routine.

00:35You can really make this a way of life without too much effort.

00:36Collecting and dividing the garbage and taking it to the recycling station is no big deal.

00:37It's a matter of a few minutes every week.

00:47Eleven-year-old Faris has picked up the eco-bug too, and he waters the garden plants with

00:51shower water.

00:53Rita says it's important for parents to get the message across early on.

01:17Bringing your shopping home in a basket is just one way to cut down on waste.

01:21Or perhaps growing some vegetables or using natural fertilizer in the garden.

01:25But it's easy to do, and in the long run, it could make it easier on your wallet.

01:30Ashaf Helmi, Gulf News.

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