What garbage are you？这5条建议助你减轻垃圾分类的压力

Ways to reduce your waste减少垃圾的方法New Words:reusable [ˌriːˈjuːzəbl] adj.可重复使用的;compost [ˈkɑːmpoʊst] n.混合肥料;堆肥disposables [dɪˈspəʊzəblz] n.用后即丢弃的物品，一次性物品(如尿布、隐形眼镜片)rechargeable [ˌriːˈtʃɑːdʒəbl] adj.(电池或电器)可充电的1. Shop with reusable containers使用可重复利用的购物袋Prevent waste from entering your home, and then you won’t have to deal with it. 防止废物进入你的家，然后你就不必处理它了。2. Set up a good backyard compost system建立一个好的后院堆肥系统Composting is the best way to deal with organic household waste, since the waste doesn’t need to get shipped anywhere and gets converted to rich soil. 堆肥是处理有机生活垃圾的最佳方式，因为垃圾不需要运到任何地方，而是直接转化成了肥沃的土壤。3. Maintain and repair instead of replacing. 维修而不是更换。Don't throw out your vacuum cleaner if it isn't picking up. Take it to a shop and ask if you can't repair it yourself. 如果吸尘器吸不了东西，不要扔掉。如果你没有办法自己修好，就把它带到商店问问。4. Ditch the disposables丢弃一次性物品There’s no need to keep things like paper napkins, plastic wrap, and disposable plates or cups in the kitchen. Though it may seem strange at first, you will always find reusable alternatives when the need arises.厨房里没有必要存放类似于纸餐巾、塑料包装纸和一次性盘子或杯子。尽管一开始看起来很奇怪，但当你需要时，您总是会找到可重用的替代品。5. Buy rechargeable batteries购买充电电池Rechargeable batteries will save you money in the long run but disposable batteries are very harmful for the environment as chemicals inside the batteries can leak.从长远来看，充电电池可以省钱，但是一次性电池对环境非常有害，因为电池内的化学物质会泄漏。