Top ten environmentally friendly tips
With topics around climate change and sustainable living at the forefront of our minds, most people are at least thinking about taking some steps to live a more environmentally friendly life. Here are a few simple tips to reduce your impact on the environment.
- Reduce your consumption. Every item you purchase has some effect on the environment, so consider cutting back on purchasing things you don’t really need—this especially applies to impulse buying!
- Recycle. This is a simple tip, but one that a lot of people unfortunately don’t bother with. By separating your recyclables from your household waste, you’ll have a positive effect on the state of our landfills, and on our environment.
- Reuse things. It seems that we’re turning into a single use society, which is bad news for our environment. Consider reusing your old jars and takeaway containers to store things, or to use in craft projects. Likewise, turn down plastic cutlery in favor of your own metal cutlery when grabbing takeaway—it seems like a small step, but it all adds up.
- Buy second-hand. Each new item of furniture or clothing requires new resources, so why not try purchasing pre-loved items? With online retailers such as Ebay, and the huge variety of thrift stores around, it’s easy to find great, conversation-worthy pieces, and to save some money in the process.
- Rethink your eating habits. Meat is a hugely resource-intensive food, so consider cutting meat from your meals at least a few times a week. Likewise, avoid heavily packaged and processed foods, and opt for fresh, seasonal produce instead. Not only will the environment thank you, but your waist will, too!
- Get moving. Do you drive everywhere? Consider taking public transport, riding a bike, or walking instead. These are all great options to help the environment, and to add some activity into your day.
- Around the home. Do you use long-life, low-energy light globes? Do you use the half-flush on your toilet? Do you switch off your appliances when they’re not in use?
- Rethink your yard . Plant native trees rather than imported ones, and if you live in a dry area, plant shrubs or grasses that do not require frequent watering.
- Grow your own vegetables. This is a fun and effective approach to reducing your impact on the environment. Start small, with a fruit tree or a tomato plant, and work up to more challenging varieties. Even apartment-dwellers can grow some potted herbs.
- Get involved. There are plenty of community groups dedicated to helping the environment, so why not sign up? You’ll get to meet new people, and do your bit for the planet, too.
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