Here are 4 easy ways to reduce your waste and build a cleaner, greener Earth

If the March rains havenrsquot scared you yet into living a more sustainable lifestyle then maybe you have been living in a climatecontrolled room with curtains drawn Change starts now and starts with you To mark International Day of Zero Waste on March 30 we bring you some small and simple ways you can help build a cleaner greener EarthTime to start compostingComposting seem complicated Wersquove got a solution for you Itrsquos a controlled aerobic oxygenrequired process that converts organic materials into a nutrientrich soil amendment through natural decomposition You can buy a compost bin on Amazon to turn wet garbage into gold at home hasslefree You donrsquot need a yard or balcony These fit into a windowrsquos box grills The Trust Bin by Trust Basket is airtight so you donrsquot have to worry about foul odour or bugs The Daily Dump Gobble Junior BIO DROPS Bucket and GreenTech Life Smart Bin are also easy breezy options Just dump your organic waste and watch the magic happenBe a metal headIf yoursquore an avid tea or coffee drinker investing in a metal cup is a nobrainer Rather than getting a fresh paper cup and generating waste every time you get a drink you can simply carry a metal cup at all times In fact some of these cups are collapsible ie they can be folded when not in use thus saving considerable space Best of all metal cups are completely reusable You can find highquality affordable options on Bare Necessities amalaearth and OneGreen And if yoursquore tired of paper straws dissolving in your drink you can also invest in metal straws which are durable costeffective and of course 100 per cent reusable What are you waiting forSustainable inspiration from influencersNayana PremnathFor more handy tips to reduce waste in your daytoday life turn to Indiarsquos top sustainability influencers for some inspiration Nayana Premnath nayana_premnath shares how you can build realistic zerowaste habits Vani Murthy wormrani is a composting enthusiast and urban farmer who provides all the information you need to move towards a lowwaste lifestyle Saniya Malhotra didyousaykabaad offers pointers on recycling thrifting and other sustainability practicesJust reverse itIf you want to avoid shopping for more clothes than you really need give reversible fashion a shot These are garments that can be worn inside out so you essentially have two different outfits in one The reversible functionality is not just restricted to clothes you can also buy reversible cushion covers bed sheets and tote bags It is a novel and ecofriendly solution to an ageold problem Brands such as Twee In One SeamsFriendly and Jia Collection specialise in reversible fashion offering garments that are both stylish and sustainable