Lifestyle
How to be More Sustainable
Download PDFBeing 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:
- Switch to reusable grocery bags: Plastic bags are difficult to recycle and take a very long time to break down completely. Once they break down, tiny plastic particles remain, which can enter waterways and cause pollution.
- Buy less and throw away less: Create a list before you go grocery shopping. This will help you buy less food, reducing food waste and controlling expenses.
- Turn off the water while brushing your teeth: This small action effectively conserves water. Leaving water running while brushing can waste an average of four gallons each time. Using less water means less wastewater impacting the environment.
- Limit ordering food and prioritize home cooking: Greenhouse gases trap heat and contribute to global warming. Transportation is a major source of these emissions, so cooking at home and reducing food delivery can help.
- Bring a reusable cup to your favorite coffee shop: Many coffee shops accept clean reusable cups. This reduces single-use waste and is cost-effective.
- Swap out single-use plastic items: Items like recloseable poly bags, cotton buds, and disposable cutlery are used once and then discarded, contributing to environmental harm as plastic does not fully biodegrade.
