50 Ways to Live More Sustainably
Happy Earth Day everyone! You all know I love to travel and see the beauty & wonder this majestic planet has to offer, as I'm sure many of you do as well! The more of it I've gotten see, the more I've appreciated it and felt responsible to do what I can on my part to care of it. It's a gift from God and I believe we're called to be good stewards of it!
To celebrate Earth Day, I rounded up some simple changes (some simpler than others, but most doable) you can make that help reduce waste and the wear & tear on our planet. Several of them are things I'm trying to do and will try to post more on as able! I'm a firm believer that every small step counts & helps, no matter what your goal, so don't beat yourself up if you don't do any of these or only do a few. Instead, maybe pick one or two that seem doable for now, and see what you can do from there! Hope you find this helpful :)
Bisous,
Laurelle
Buy Less and Use What You Own
Donate Unwanted Clothes/Accessories/Tech
Buy from Sustainable/Ethical Brands
Buy Second Hand
Take Care of What You Own so it Lasts Longer
Invest in Quality over Quantity
Eat Less (or No) Meat (the Meat Industry is HORRIBLE for the environment!)
Eat More Plants/Go as Plantbased as Possible
Bring Your Own Grocery Bags
Use and Carry a Metal or Glass Water Bottle with You
Recycle
Use Cloth Napkins and Rags over Paper Towels and Napkins
Bring Your Own Coffee Thermos
Avoid Plastic Straws
Consider Buying Metal Straws for Home or Keeping on You
Walk or Cycle When an Option
Turn the Lights Off when Leaving a Room
Opt for Paperless Bank/Credit Card Statements
Screenshot Things Instead of Printing
Use LED Light Bulbs
Open the Blinds vs. Turning on Lights
Hand Wash or Spot Clean Clothes when Possible
Wear Another Layer Instead of Upping or Turning on the Heat
Adopt a Rescue vs. Supporting Breeders
Cook More
Read Books/Articles on Kindle/Online vs. Purchasing Print
Keep a Set of Silverware at Your Office to avoid using Plastic
Save Gift Bags/Boxes and Reuse
Make your Own Coffee vs. Buying Out
Buy People Experiences over Things
Opt for Paper over Plastic
Opt for Energy Efficient Appliances
Open the Windows instead of Turning on the AC
Eat and Buy Locally Grown Food
Eat Seasonal Food
Avoid Single-Use Items
Grow Your Own Herbs/Vegetables
Invest in a Filtration System and Drink Tap Water
Use your Car Only When Necessary
Opt to Purchase Fair Trade Items
Use an Electric Tea Kettle vs. Stovetop to Heat Water
Use Cold Water when Washing Dishes/Clothes
Bake/Cook Multiple Things in the Oven at Once
Take Shorter Showers
Have Your Laptop Set to go into Energy Saving Mode Quickly
Use Your Towels a Few Times Before Washing (at Home or Hotels)
Say No to Styrofoam
Opt to Borrow Items for Special Events/One Off Needs
Unplug or Turn Off Electronics at the Source (as They Can Still Use Energy Otherwise)
Choose Environmentally Friendly Options when Making Big Purchases