5 Simple Ways to Become A More Sustainable Person Today
Living green is not just a personal choice in today’s world but the only way to leave behind some kind of a livable planet for our kids. When we choose green options, we opt for a brighter future.
Of course, we all do what we can, but if you wondered what else you could do, here’s our take. We gathered here five simple steps in your life that you can do to become an ever greener fiend than you are now. Good luck!
Go thrifting and help the Earth
Reusing old stuff is a massive thing that can help our planet not to suffocate under a ton of trash. When you reuse and repair old stuff, you do a huge favour for our world. And we are not talking only about clothes.
First of all, think about thrifting for shoes. Good leather second-hand shoes can cost close to nothing, but you’ll be wearing them for many years to come. The same thing applies for accessories and furniture: you can find remarkable and unique pieces and reduce your carbon footprint simultaneously.
If you don’t like the idea of going thrift shopping for your everyday outfits, try buying your home, garden, and work clothes from used stuff. You don’t have to look fancy when you clean your garage, so let’s help Mother Earth to stay green!
Be healthy.
Let’s get personal. We all had that gym membership that was bought in oblivion and was never ever used. We promise to ourselves that we’d use it, but… do we ever keep this promise?
So, we have a great answer to this moral dilemma for you: buy a bike and start walking more. This minor change in your life has literally no cons, only pros:
- • More cardio for you for free
- • Healthier body
- • Releasing oxytocin from relaxing exercises
- • Saving money on transportation
And no more guilt about not going to the gym you’ve already paid for. Just pure enjoyment!
Save energy.
This is the complex step that can help you use less electricity, making your carbon footprint smaller.
- • Read books and play board games instead of watching TV or video games.
- • Use only energy-saving light bulbs.
- • Try to follow the natural sleeping routine if possible: wake up at sunrise, go to sleep at sunset.
- • Don’t leave electronics plugged in if it is not necessary.
Shop local.
When your banana travels all around the world to meet you, it causes a lot of harm on the way. That’s why we prefer (and we advise you to do the same thing) shopping in local, smaller grocery stores that offer products from local suppliers.
We also love hand-made furniture: it is better than mass production and far superior in quality.
Sharing is caring
When you buy something you can share with your friend, it is not cheap: it is eco-friendly. Books, games, movies, household appliances can be shared with friends and neighbours. Together you will be able to afford more expensive appliances that will last longer, be more eco-friendly, and use fewer resources.
The same thing goes for carpool. If you can’t afford to ride a bike to work, try to make these rides as crowded as possible. That is a way to get closer to your friends and make an impact on our environment.
