{"id":58192,"date":"2026-03-17T23:41:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T22:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/world-recycling-day-beyond-sorting-3-golden-rules-for-reducing-waste-at-source\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T12:44:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T10:44:25","slug":"world-recycling-day-beyond-sorting-3-golden-rules-for-reducing-waste-at-source","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/en\/world-recycling-day-beyond-sorting-3-golden-rules-for-reducing-waste-at-source\/","title":{"rendered":"World Recycling Day: Beyond Sorting, 3 Golden Rules for Reducing Waste at Source"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Temps de lecture\u00a0: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p><strong>World Recycling Day<\/strong>, celebrated every March 18, is the perfect time to take stock of our consumption. While sorting is an essential step, at Les Paillettes Vertes we firmly believe that it should only be the last line of defence.  On this <strong>World Recycling Day<\/strong>, let&#8217;s remember an essential truth: the best waste is the waste we don&#8217;t produce.  <\/p>\n\n<p>On average, a Swiss resident produces around <strong>700 kg of waste per year<\/strong>. This is almost double the world average. Recycling requires an enormous amount of energy and transport, which is why our philosophy focuses on the step before: <strong>reduction at source.<\/strong> Whether you&#8217;re already a convinced minimalist or in the midst of a zero-waste transition, this guide gives you the keys to transforming your daily impact.  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9eaa9ef4-efed-4fa2-a892-d538e5a329b7.jpg?resize=960%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"World Recycling Day: Beyond Sorting, 3 Golden Rules for Reducing Waste at Source  \" class=\"wp-image-58181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9eaa9ef4-efed-4fa2-a892-d538e5a329b7.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9eaa9ef4-efed-4fa2-a892-d538e5a329b7.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9eaa9ef4-efed-4fa2-a892-d538e5a329b7.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9eaa9ef4-efed-4fa2-a892-d538e5a329b7.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9eaa9ef4-efed-4fa2-a892-d538e5a329b7.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9eaa9ef4-efed-4fa2-a892-d538e5a329b7.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Refusing the superfluous: the first pillar of World Recycling Day<\/h2>\n\n<p>Reducing waste begins long before it reaches the garbage can: it starts at the store. Refusal sends a strong signal to manufacturers. Every free sample refused, every plastic bag avoided and every over-packaged product left on the shelf is a vote for a more sober future.  <\/p>\n\n<p>In a society that encourages us to accumulate, adopting a minimalist approach frees up mental space.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>LPV tip:<\/strong> Before every purchase, practice the BISOU method (Need, Immediate, Similar, Origin, Useful). Above all, ask yourself, <em>&#8220;Do I have a sustainable alternative, or can I do without?&#8221;<\/em> Often, the answer is already in your cupboards. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Replace disposables: concrete action for World Recycling Day<\/h2>\n\n<p>The kitchen and bathroom are the two rooms where we produce the most single-use plastic. Yet there are local, artisanal solutions to transform these repetitive gestures into eco-friendly rituals. <\/p>\n\n<p>Take washing-up, for example. A typical household throws away around 12 to 15 synthetic sponges a year and consumes around ten bottles of washing-up liquid. These sponges, often made of plastic and chemical glues, are not recyclable and release microplastics with each wash.  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The LPV Winning Duo:<\/strong> Our <strong>Cake Vaisselle<\/strong> is a concentrate of efficiency that replaces up to 3 bottles of classic liquid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Les Carr\u00e9s Complices:<\/strong> Unlike yellow and green sponges, our squares are sturdy, attractive and machine washable. A single square can last several months, drastically reducing your volume of household waste. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Cake-Vaisselle-2-Carres-Complices-Zero-dechet-plastique.-1.png?resize=1200%2C1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Cake-Vaisselle-2-Carres-Complices-Zero-dechet-plastique.-1.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Cake-Vaisselle-2-Carres-Complices-Zero-dechet-plastique.-1.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Cake-Vaisselle-2-Carres-Complices-Zero-dechet-plastique.-1.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Cake-Vaisselle-2-Carres-Complices-Zero-dechet-plastique.-1.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Cake-Vaisselle-2-Carres-Complices-Zero-dechet-plastique.-1.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Cake-Vaisselle-2-Carres-Complices-Zero-dechet-plastique.-1.png?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-Cake-Vaisselle-2-Carres-Complices-Zero-dechet-plastique.-1.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. The art of closing the loop: composting your accessories<\/h2>\n\n<p>Reducing waste at source also means ensuring that the objects we use every day don&#8217;t end up in the incinerator at the end of their lives. This is the principle of the circular economy: what comes from the earth must be able to return to it. <\/p>\n\n<p>Did you know that 30% of our household waste is made up of organic matter?<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/zerowasteswitzerland.ch\/fr\/dechets\/&amp;authuser=2\">(Source: Zero Waste Switzerland<\/a>). At Les Paillettes Vertes, we select materials that respect this cycle: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Luffa:<\/strong> This natural gourd is a champion of biodegradability. Once you&#8217;ve used it too much for washing up or showering, just cut it into pieces and put it in your compost. It will degrade naturally in just a few weeks.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/en\/produit\/le-carre-washable-paper-towels-special-edition-for-forest-animals\/\">Le Carr\u00e9&#8221; washable paper towel<\/a>:<\/strong> Made from <strong>70% cotton and 30% cellulose<\/strong>, it is technically compostable. If you use it with natural products (like our Marseille soap or vinegar), it can join your vegetable peelings to become fertilizer. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"58224\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Le-compostage-de-vos-accessoires.gif?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Le-compostage-de-vos-accessoires.gif?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Le-compostage-de-vos-accessoires.gif?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, 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has-medium-font-size\"><a data-wp-on--click=\"woocommerce\/product-collection::actions.viewProduct\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/en\/produit\/soft-luffa-sponge-zero-waste\/\" target=\"_self\">Soft Luffa Sponge &#8211; Zero Waste<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/product-price\" data-font-size=\"small\" data-is-descendent-of-query-loop=\"true\" data-text-align=\"center\" class=\"has-font-size has-small-font-size has-text-align-center wp-block-woocommerce-product-price has-small-font-size\" ><div class=\"wc-block-components-product-price wc-block-grid__product-price\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&#67;&#72;&#70;<\/span>&nbsp;9.50<\/bdi><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"wc-block-product post-56176 product type-product status-publish has-post-thumbnail product_cat-cosmetic-accessories product_cat-cosmetics product_tag-luffa product_shipping_class-3d-objects _wholesalex wsx-wholesalex-product last instock purchasable product-type-simple\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-interactive=\"woocommerce\/product-collection\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-context='{\"productId\":56176}'\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-key=\"product-item-56176\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/product-image\" data-image-sizing=\"thumbnail\" data-is-descendent-of-query-loop=\"true\" data-show-sale-badge=\"true\" class=\"wc-block-components-product-image wc-block-grid__product-image wc-block-components-product-image--aspect-ratio-auto wp-block-woocommerce-product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/en\/produit\/luffa-exfoliating-glove-natural-exfoliation\/\" style=\"\" data-wp-on--click=\"woocommerce\/product-collection::actions.viewProduct\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/30.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Glove_savon_luffa\" data-testid=\"product-image\" data-image-id=\"57580\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/30.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/30.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/30.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/30.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/30.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, 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data-show-sale-badge=\"true\" class=\"wc-block-components-product-image wc-block-grid__product-image wc-block-components-product-image--aspect-ratio-auto wp-block-woocommerce-product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/en\/produit\/luffa-soap-pouch-ecological-and-sustainable\/\" style=\"\" data-wp-on--click=\"woocommerce\/product-collection::actions.viewProduct\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/29.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"poche_savon_luffa\" data-testid=\"product-image\" data-image-id=\"57578\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/29.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/29.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/29.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/29.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/29.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/29.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/29.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><div class=\"wc-block-components-product-image__inner-container\">\n\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<h2 style=\"line-height:1.4; margin-bottom:0.75rem;margin-top:0;\" class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-post-title 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src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/32.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Disques_peeling_luffa\" data-testid=\"product-image\" data-image-id=\"57576\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/32.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/32.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/32.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/32.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/32.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, 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has-text-align-center wp-block-woocommerce-product-price has-small-font-size\" ><div class=\"wc-block-components-product-price wc-block-grid__product-price\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&#67;&#72;&#70;<\/span>&nbsp;12.90<\/bdi><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:calc( 0.25 * var(--wp--style--root--padding-right, var(--wp--custom--gap--horizontal)))\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Purify your home: conscious spring cleaning<\/h2>\n\n<p>Respecting the environment also means looking after our health. We recommend deep-cleaning your mattress <strong>twice a year<\/strong> (ideally before Easter and New Year). Why do we do this? Because mattresses are breeding grounds for dust, dust mites and, unfortunately, bed bugs.   <\/p>\n\n<p>In Europe, <strong>1 in 10 households<\/strong> has had to deal with bedbugs in recent years. Instead of running to heavy chemical insecticides, opt for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/en\/produit\/diatomaceous-earth\/\">Diatomaceous Earth<\/a><\/strong>. Derived from fossilized micro-algae, this mineral powder is a professional-grade, eco-responsible solution that works mechanically to protect your home. 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Adopt the &#8220;Do-It-Yourself&#8221; (DIY) philosophy<\/h2>\n\n<p>Taking back control over the composition of your household products is a militant act. By using simple raw materials (bicarbonate, citric acid, percarbonate), you eliminate the need to multiply specific plastic packaging. <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>&#8220;Zero waste is not about perfection, but about repeating small gestures with meaning.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Take action this month!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>To celebrate World Recycling Day, take advantage of our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/en\/categorie-produit\/good-deals\/\">-20% off raw materials<\/a><\/strong> until the end of the month. It&#8217;s the perfect time to boost your sustainable creativity and prepare your own recipes. <\/p>\n\n<p>Supporting Les Paillettes Vertes means choosing Lausanne-based craftsmanship, professional-quality ingredients and an uncompromising vision for our planet.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Find us online or visit our new partners in Lausanne:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83c\udf3f <strong>Saveurs en Vrac<\/strong> (Rue de la Tour 6): For your bulk shopping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf38 <strong>Macky Fleurs<\/strong> (CHUV): For a lasting gift.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf4e <strong>Croc&#8217; Bio<\/strong> (Avenue de Cour 74): For healthy, zero-waste food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:62px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/boutique\"><strong>I discover Zero Waste solutions<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Temps de lecture\u00a0: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>World Recycling Day, celebrated every March 18, is the perfect time to take stock of our consumption. 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