What do we mean by that? Well, you might have heard of the waste hierarchy, also known as the 3 Rs Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

It's a great framework to apply to everyday situations to help you figure out how to minimise the amount of waste you produce.

Let's say you are on your commute to work and heading to your local coffee shop to get your morning latte which comes in a single-use coffee cup. Going through each stage: