How to be More Sustainable
Being more sustainable means meeting our own needs without compromising or with minimal disruptions to our environment. Small actions by us can have a large impact on our environment! Read below to find out how we can live more sustainably:
1) Switch to reusable grocery bags: Plastic bags are difficult to recycle and they take a very long time to breakdown completely. Once they do breakdown, tiny plastic particles remain which can enter the waterways and cause pollution.
2) Buy less and throw away less: Create a list before you go grocery shopping. This will help you buy less food which can help reduce food waste. This is also a great way to control your expenses.
3) Turn off the water while brushing your teeth: This is a small yet effective way to conserve water. Leaving our water running while we brush our teeth can waste an average of four gallons of water each time. The less water we use, the less wastewater that will end up impacting our environment.
4) Limit ordering food and prioritize home cooking: Greenhouse gases trap heat and make the planet warmer. Transportation is one of the most common reasons for an increase in greenhouse gas emissions so cooking at home and reducing the use of food delivery companies is helpful.
5) Bring a reusable cup to your favourite coffee shop: The majority of coffee shops will accept reusable clean cups for your coffee. This can greatly reduce single-use waste and is also budget-friendly.
6) Swap out single-use plastic items: Single-use plastic items are those that we use once and then discard, as they are no longer of use. Some single-use items that we may use in our house include recloseable poly bags, cotton buds, disposable cutlery, etc. Since plastic does not completely biodegrade, these plastics are left in the environment, which can cause harm.
