X
theAsianparent Logo
theAsianparent Logo
  • Pregnancy
    • Due date calculator
    • I'm pregnant
    • Trying To Conceive
    • Labour
    • After birth
    • Baby loss
  • Parenting
    • Parenting & Play by Friso
    • Parent's Guide
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Ages & Stages
    • Baby
    • Toddler
    • Pre-schooler
    • Kids
    • Pre-teen & Teen
  • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diseases-Injuries
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Meal Planner
    • Health
    • Allergies & Conditions
    • Vaccinations
  • Education
    • Pre-School
    • Primary School
    • Secondary School
  • Lifestyle
    • Money
    • Travel & Leisure
    • Fashion
    • Home
    • Fitness
    • Contests & promotions
  • News
    • International
    • Health
    • Celebrity
    • Singapore
  • Money Parenting
    • Tips for Parents
    • Tips for Toddlers
    • Tips for Older Kids
    • The 5 Personas
  • TAP Recommends
  • Shopping
  • Press Releases
  • Project Sidekicks
  • Community
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
  • Become A Contributor
  • VIP

Can the Zero-Waste Movement Save You Money?

4 min read
Can the Zero-Waste Movement Save You Money?Can the Zero-Waste Movement Save You Money?

Sometimes it can be expensive to be environmentally conscious. However, the zero-waste movement can actually save consumers money.

According to the World Bank, the world generates 10 times more waste than a century ago. Furthermore, waste production is expected to increase in the coming decades.

zero-waste

By this point, we are all familiar with the environmental benefits of recycling. However, in an effort to reduce the amount of waste generated in the first place, the “Zero-Waste Movement” has started to become a commonly understood phrase. What are the benefits of this movement and how will it affect your personal finances?

What is the Zero-Waste Movement?

The Zero-Waste Movement is the practice of eliminating one’s solid waste output. While most people find it difficult to avoid generating any trash at all, it is important to understand that a little effort can really go a long way. Exercising mindfulness when making purchases, taking conscious steps to reduce waste in our daily lives and even reducing the use of plastic products are some ways of starting a zero-waste movement. Bear in mind that adopting such habits can be both environmentally friendly and financially savvy. Below are some ways that you can start participating in the Zero-Waste Movement.

Bring Your Own (BYO) Containers

An easy way to start a personal zero-waste initiative is to adopt the Bring Your Own (BYO) habit. This means bringing your own reusable bags, bottles or containers when making a purchase. Perhaps surprisingly, these BYO efforts can actually result in savings for consumers. For example, many retailers offer discounts to consumers that bring their own reusable products.

Retailers With BYO Incentives

Retailers Rewards Estimated Savings
Toastbox BYO cup for S$0.10 discount S$0.10 per cup
Common Man Coffee Roasters BYO cup for 10% off takeaway coffee S$0.60 per cup
Starbucks Bring your own cup for S$0.50 off drinks S$0.50 per cup
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf BYO cup for S$0.50 off drinks S$0.50 per cup
SaladStop! BYO container for extra topping S$0.50 to S$2.00 (per topping)
Pastamania BYO cup for S$0.50 off drinks S$0.50 per cup
The Rabbit Hole Salad & Juice BYO container for 2 salad toppings S$2.00 per salad
Aloha Poke BYO container for additional superfood S$1.00
Mr. Bean BYO cup or tumbler to get S$0.10 off S$0.10 per cup
Joe & Dough BYO cup or tumbler to get S$0.10 S$0.10 per cup
Café Melba BYO cup or tumbler to get S$0.50 off takeaway coffee S$0.50 per cup
The Coffee Academics BYO cup to get S$0.30 S$0.30 per cup
Jones the Grocer BYO cup for S$0.50 off coffee / hot drinks S$0.50 per cup
Cold Storage BYO bag for 10 Tap-For-More Passion Card Points S$0.07
Market Place BYO bag for 10 Tap-For-More Passion Card Points S$0.07
Jasons BYO bag for 10 Tap-For-More Passion Card Points S$0.07

Show All Rows

 

Assuming the price of a stainless-steel tumbler about S$20 and a glass food container is S$10, we can easily recoup the money spent and probably save even more if we adopt the BYO habit.

Recycling Programs in Singapore

Many retailers are also incorporating recycling programs as part of their zero-waste initiatives. Such programs usually require customers to bring recyclable products or containers, that they would typically throw away as trash, for rewards.

Retailers Rewarding Customers for Recycling

zero-waste

Source: ValueChampion

Shop Second-Hand

Buying second-hand goods is a great way of reducing waste and discouraging overproduction, which is one of the main causes of pollution. If you are willing to search through second-hand shops and even online platforms like Carousell, you will discover deals that are pretty irresistible. For example, a brand-new Lenovo GTX 1050 laptop which is retailing at S$1,499 can be found on Carousell at S$1,300, nearly S$200 difference.

Alternatively, you can often rent clothing for special events and avoid purchasing an outfit that you might only wear once or twice. These rental prices tend to be just 20-50% of the cost of purchasing the item. To save even further, we strongly recommend a credit card with in-store or online shopping rewards or cashback. For example, the best cards available allow shoppers to earn 4 miles per dollar spent. The miles that you accumulate over a year or two can come in handy when booking travel.

zero-waste

Source: ValueChampion

Be a Zero-Waste Saver

The main intention of adopting a zero-waste habit is to minimise pollution and create a more sustainable society in the long-run. But if we can derive more joy by participating in such efforts with added incentives and benefits, it will make the journey more rewarding and long lasting. The truth is, consumers can stand to save quite a bit of money if we make more conscious decisions. If this effort can translate to a sustainable society and great financial gains for our wallets, then participating in such retail programs is well worth the effort.

This article was first published by ValueChampion and was republished on theAsianparent with permission. 

Partner Stories
Changi Experience Studio’s ‘A Night at the Airport’ Family Camp and Other Fun Programmes Return to Jewel This June Holidays
Changi Experience Studio’s ‘A Night at the Airport’ Family Camp and Other Fun Programmes Return to Jewel This June Holidays
Have the Ultimate Dubai Bucket List Holiday This Summer With Emirates
Have the Ultimate Dubai Bucket List Holiday This Summer With Emirates
Say Hello to Marks & Spencer's Eggstra Special Easter Friends!
Say Hello to Marks & Spencer's Eggstra Special Easter Friends!
Here’s Why Your Kids Will Love The Brand New Animated Series, Transformers: BotBots
Here’s Why Your Kids Will Love The Brand New Animated Series, Transformers: BotBots

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

ValueChampion

  • Home
  • /
  • Lifestyle
  • /
  • Can the Zero-Waste Movement Save You Money?
Share:
  • Follow These 11 Hacks To Save Money In 2017!

    Follow These 11 Hacks To Save Money In 2017!

  • Local Singers Tay Kewei And Alfred Sim Celebrate Their Son's first Birthday With Eco-Themed Party

    Local Singers Tay Kewei And Alfred Sim Celebrate Their Son's first Birthday With Eco-Themed Party

  • After 5 Years, Family Reheats Last Meal Cooked By Mum Before Her Death

    After 5 Years, Family Reheats Last Meal Cooked By Mum Before Her Death

  • "It was like a bad movie." Family of 5 Jumps Off From Their Apartment in Switzerland

    "It was like a bad movie." Family of 5 Jumps Off From Their Apartment in Switzerland

app info
get app banner
  • Follow These 11 Hacks To Save Money In 2017!

    Follow These 11 Hacks To Save Money In 2017!

  • Local Singers Tay Kewei And Alfred Sim Celebrate Their Son's first Birthday With Eco-Themed Party

    Local Singers Tay Kewei And Alfred Sim Celebrate Their Son's first Birthday With Eco-Themed Party

  • After 5 Years, Family Reheats Last Meal Cooked By Mum Before Her Death

    After 5 Years, Family Reheats Last Meal Cooked By Mum Before Her Death

  • "It was like a bad movie." Family of 5 Jumps Off From Their Apartment in Switzerland

    "It was like a bad movie." Family of 5 Jumps Off From Their Apartment in Switzerland

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Education
    • Events
    • Allergies & Conditions
  • Family Occasions
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Child Safety
    • Health
    • Diseases-Injuries
  • Lifestyle
    • Home
    • Money
    • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diet & Weightloss
  • Normal Delivery
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Behaviour
    • Secondary School
    • Formula Feeding
  • Ages & Stages
    • Latching & Concerns
    • Festivals & Holidays
    • Education
    • Pre-teen & Teen
  • More
    • TAP Community
    • Advertise With Us
    • Contact Us
    • Become a Contributor


  • Singapore flag Singapore
  • Thailand flag Thailand
  • Indonesia flag Indonesia
  • Philippines flag Philippines
  • Malaysia flag Malaysia
  • Sri-Lanka flag Sri Lanka
  • India flag India
  • Vietnam flag Vietnam
  • Australia flag Australia
  • Japan flag Japan
  • Nigeria flag Nigeria
  • Kenya flag Kenya
© Copyright theAsianparent 2022. All rights reserved
About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
  • Tools
  • Articles
  • Feed
  • Poll

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

theAsianparent heart icon
We’d like to send you notifications for the latest news and lifestyle updates.