EMMA Holmes from Glenashley is trying to save the planet, one good habit at a time.

Speaking to the Northglen News from her home, she explained how making eco-friendly choices has become part of her lifestyle.

“Taking care of the ocean has always been a priority for me and my family. During the beach clean-ups, we witnessed all of the plastic that goes into our oceans and knew we had to start making some changes,” said Holmes.

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About five years ago she converted into a passionate recycler and has not looked back. “We are anti-plastic in that we try to live that way as a family,” she said.

Holmes’ grocery cupboard only consists of items that either come in boxes or glass. She has also started her own recycling bin system at home.

“It consists of six drums which we place glass and tins into. We also separate the tins that aren’t aluminum to the ones that are,” she said.

Bread bags are given to the Magic Bean Foundation, which uses them to make upcycled items, such as beach bags, while the plastic bread tags and bottle caps go to a school which allows them to purchase a wheelchair for a physically challenged person .

“I also have a worm farm with Bokashi bins. You put organic food waste into it and then top up with Bakashi bran. This ferments it and turns the soil into compost,” said Holmes.

Non-organic waste is placed into the freezer until refuse collection day, when it gets thrown out.

“Anyone can make eco-friendly choices. Start small. Always check the packaging and see that it is recyclable,” she said.

She also advised researching what can be recycled and what can’t.

“It’s simple to do. Start with the small stuff and make one small change a week to better the environment,” she said.