Want to be more eco-friendly but aren’t sure where to start? Looking for easy ways to reduce your carbon footprint?
We have you covered with a list of super easy things you can do to reduce your environmental impact.
- Check your fridge before making a grocery list, and plan meals around the food that needs to be eaten first.
- Create a 20-minute rule. If your destination is under a 20-minute walk away, walk or ride your bike. 🚲
- Try to get a carpool sheet going at work so people can ride together to save on gas and cut down on emissions.
- Suggest working from home for a day or two to reduce emissions… and work in your pajamas. 😉
- Switch to LED light bulbs. 💡
- Prevent phantom electricity from being consumed. Unplug devices that aren’t in use.
- Use a washing line instead of a tumble dryer. (Weather dependent)
- Stop buying water! Invest in a water filter.
- Use your own reusable cloth totes when you go to the grocery store or the farmers market.
- Say no to straws! ”thank you” – 🐢
- Say no to freebies you don’t need.
- Bring your own reusable on-the-go cup to cafes. ☕️
- Use a safety razor or electric razor instead of a disposable plastic razor.
- Cut your toothpaste tubes open to get the last bit of product and don’t let any of it go to waste.
- No more disposable cotton puds! Switch to reusable cotton rounds, they feel nicer too!
- Opt for products in glass instead of plastic.
- Opt for beauty product that haven’t been animal tested and contain clean ingredients that are better for both your health and the health of the planet. 🐰
- Go for recycled toilet paper. 🧻
- Use reusable dishcloths instead of paper towels.
- Say no to plastic bags! Store your food in glass containers.
- Pack your lunch in a lunch box instead of a brown paper bag.
- Head to your local farmers market.
- Eat with the seasons. 🥦🥕🍎🍌🍉
- Meat-free Mondays!
- Opt for smaller plates of food and go back for seconds if you’re still hungry.
- Actually eat your leftovers!
- Support ethical local companies.
- Look for companies that offer warranties on their products.
- Look for companies that are environmentally focused. 🌲
- Buy less stuff!
