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4Rs

Before reading this diary it is very important to define some terms about sustainibility, known also as the 4Rs - reuse, renew, reduce and recycle. Every one of them is a bit different and specific in its own way. 

Renewing is repairing old things instead of buying new ones. For example fixing the old electronics, sewing up or fixing the clothing.

Reusing represents repeated use of components or elements. It's about choosing to reuse the materials rather then throwing them away. We made small flowers from old clothing but with a little bit of imagination and initiative I am sure you could do anything you want.

Reducing means decreasing the materials we are using on daily basis. Reducing use of water, car transportation, usage of electricity, leftovers, packages, plastic materials or clothing. 

Many people don't know the difference between recycling and separating. Separating stands for dividing waste into plastic, paper and glass. Recycling is making things from materials that were used before. For example melting glass and producing new bottles out of it. 

If we try to do something small everyday, change our approach in a greener way we could do our daily routines friendlier for the environment. 







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