Mind the disposal

    Last week, COP30 has come its official closing, with negociations going on through the weekend after two weeks of proposals and debates in a global effort to cool down the planet's temperature to 1,5C above pré-industrial levels.


But what crafters can do about it?

    We already contribute to the environment by producing handcrafted items that don't pollute, but is that really true? Or do we just buy pre-made pieces to assemble?

    Well, then, here's the first thing we can do:


1. Prefer to reuse leftovers, scraps, and other discarded materials in general.

    Another point to check is whether our production process is polluting or consuming too many natural resources. Do we waste a lot of water or energy in our craftwork? Do we dirty many containers, etc.? Then we should:


2. Set up a clean, organized, smart, and economical workflow.

    Let the paint or other wet material in the container dry completely and reuse it, which calls for...


3. Have an organized and compartmentalized storage space.

    If you have suitable, out-of-sight niches to store painted containers, you won't need to throw them away with each new finished batch.

    And when talking about paint, which also includes primers, glue, glitter, etc., be sure to...


4. Take good care of your brushes, paint rollers, and other tools.

    This means you should clean them properly before storing them back to their place. If they're washable, remember to care for our oceans, rivers and drinking water, and...


5. Use water responsibly in your workflow.

    Paint-covered brush bristles can spoil/contaminate liters of clean water, so having a set of water containers with different water levels for your dirty or mixed brushes and tools is a way to save water during your craft production; a small amount of water allows the paint to dissolve from the brush bristles before being transferred to a cleaner container.

    Not everything can be cleaned with tap water; Some craft materials contain oils, turpentine, thinners, etc., which can be very harmful to the environment if used in excess. Therefore, the next eco-friendly tip is:


6. Prefer water-soluble inks, paints and glues whenever possible.

    So, if you followed all these steps and finished your crafts, but still have some waste to dispose of, remember to:


7. Separate the waste into plastic, paper, metal, etc., cleaning everything and storing it in appropriate bags or containers.

    Ready! Get ready to save the planet and happy crafting!


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