Today, January 28th, we celebrate World CO2 Emissions Reduction Day. True to the Zero Waste culture we are integrating into our brand, we want to give you simple and effective tips to reduce CO2 emissions. carbon footprint .

When we think about CO2 emissions it is normal to visualize large factories, cars, thousands of ships and planes crossing the planet every day… However, around the 20% of greenhouse gases come from our homes.

Our choice of appliances, our cooking habits, cleaning products, aerosols... all make us continuous sources of CO2. Therefore, every change we make makes a difference. We take this opportunity to recommend... This post from Greenpeace Spain about tips covering almost every area of ​​the home. In this article, we'll focus on just one that's of particular interest to you: the packaging.

Now, if you want, you can do a simple awareness exercise and return to the article. Get up and walk around your house or office. How many packaged or prepackaged products do you find around you? Keep observing. Open drawers and cabinets. How many products have double packaging or double wrapping?

Good, The production and transportation of these containers constitute two of the most critical sources of global CO2 emissions.

In recent years, the Zero Waste Economy has served as a roadmap for key regulatory bodies. New regulations have been passed that mandate the production of long-life packaging, encourage recycling, and penalize poor practices. However, as you well know by now, the last word that counts is the people's. Conscious people create a more sustainable and responsible world in their daily lives. This is a fact. That's why we want to offer you these small gestures.

These are very simple changes that you may have already implemented. If not, take note!

1- Choose larger containers . These containers are often associated with cost-saving options, and they'll be great for your household budget. Opt for shampoos in large bottles, sauces in large sizes, and large soda bottles instead of several small ones. However, if you can avoid buying products in plastic packaging, it's best. For example, buy bars of soap wrapped in cardboard instead of gels in plastic containers, or laundry soap in large cardboard boxes.

2- Avoid unnecessary packaging . Please, we know how convenient it is to pick up a tray of peppers and continue shopping without having to queue and weigh them, but in the medium and long term this is terrible for the environment. Minimizing the packaging of fresh produce is not only possible but also beneficial for your health. The ideal? Buy at your local market with reusable bags. You can also opt for stores that sell products by weight. In Spain, you have a few of these types; here's the directory. tiendasagranel.com

3-Take your lunch from home to work and try not to buy packaged food. In addition to saving money at home and benefiting your health, Homemade food has up to five times less impact than prepared and packaged food . Want to better understand this phenomenon? We recommend this article from Gastronomiaycia.

4- Choose glass over plastic . Glass containers are less harmful to the environment, are 100% recyclable, and can almost always be reused.

5-Look at the packaging materials and choose them Simple, environmentally friendly, and biodegradable packaging . At Momoc, this was one of our first concerns. When we pictured ourselves packaging and shipping our sustainable footwear, we were shocked to see how we could be consistent with the brand philosophy by circulating hundreds of cardboard boxes every day! (Even if they were made from recycled cardboard!) That's why we started using shoe bags made from 100% organic cotton. This packaging is also reusable and super convenient when it comes to storing shoes when traveling.

We understand that sometimes the most responsible choice isn't the easiest or most readily available. We've known this long before we founded Momoc, and it's a reality that confronts us with a multitude of daily challenges. Just like you, at Momoc we analyze our impact every day (transportation, source of materials, manufacturing systems, packaging). Every day we implement improvements that bring us closer to the Zero Waste ideal.

Every challenge overcome is a new motivation to continue believing in our way of living and producing. That's why it's necessary for conscientious people determined to live in a greener world to encourage one another, congratulate each other for not taking the easy way but the best, and continually give each other ideas to keep moving forward. We hope you found this article useful and thank you very much for reading.