Ways to Go Green

Considering a more sustainable lifestyle? Perhaps you want to produce less waste, or jumpstart your minimalistic lifestyle. Maybe you heard going green is also smart for your wallet. No matter what reason you are drawn to learning how to go green, you've come to the right place! Here are some tips and quick fixes to start your green journey today, right now!

Skip out on disposable bags and use reusable bags
Limit any single use plastic items you consume
Bring your own mug of coffee cup when you get coffee
Repurpose glass jars for storage
Definitely stop using plastic bottles, they rarely are recyclable
Stop with the plastic straws
Plant a tree!
Start a garden!
Have a compost bin!

Use public transit or carpool... or even bike or walk when you can
Donate items instead of throwing them away
Buy secondhand instead of encouraging the perpetual production of a new goods
Buy ecofriendly appliances
Buy eco-friendly products (clothing, cleaning supplies, etc)
Buy in bulk- less packaging for the items you consume
Shop local- your food will not have to use the fuel needed to travel miles away, it will be fresher, and it will support the local economy. And don't just think food, but look at local options for all your desires and needs!

Shop less... only purchase what you need in order to consume less
Rethink your needs and reduce
Eat less meat... the meat industry produces a large amount of air and water pollution. Shifting your eating habits will reduce the consumption and demand of these goods. Plus, you may feel better and switching things up by trying new vegan recipes is fun!
Cut back on energy and water consumption. Good for the environment and your wallet!
- take shorter showers
- do not do your laundry until you have a full load
- hang dry laundry to use less energy from dryer
- likewise, use your dishwasher when your load is full
- or... wash dishes by hand
- turn off lights when you are not using them, try to use as much day light as possible throughout the day
Or... try to use renewable energy sources when applicable

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Thomson, T. (n.d.). 14 ways to live more sustainably. Wessex Water - For You, For Life. Retrieved February 4, 2022, from https://www.wessexwater.co.uk/community/blog/14-ways-to-live-a-more-sustainable-lifestyle