Eco Tip for Eco-Friendly Living

The well-being of the environment depends on people like us to make positive and sustainable decisions every single day.
There are so many things we can do to live a more eco-friendly, conscientious life, many of which center around the idea that consuming less and wasting less is the best way to live.

Grow your own

Growing your own veg isn’t just a good way to save money, it’s also a great way to cut down your carbon footprint and be eco-friendly. Don’t have any outside space? Windowsill boxes are a great way to brighten up your view, filter the air coming into your home, and offer plenty of space for herbs and small vegetable patches.

Choose your personal care wisely

When it comes to personal hygiene there are several things you need to be careful to avoid for a truly eco-friendly lifestyle. The most damaging of these is microbeads, which are small bits of solid plastic that aren’t biodegradable and make their way into watercourses and ultimately end up damaging the environment by entering the food chain. Make sure that your body washes, toothpaste, and other products do not contain these beads. In addition to this, avoiding chemicals and opting for natural cleaning products

Avoid disposables and invest in reusables.

Say no to “one and done” disposables like single-use plastic forks, razors, cups, and bags. These days there is a sustainable alternative for everything you need! Every time you make a purchase, consider the item’s life expectancy

Upcycle

Repurpose items that still have life in them. The internet is full of crafty ideas for reusing waste materials, from high-concept artistic statements like pool tables from classic cars to simple DIY projects like turning plastic bottles into planters and various containers into toy organizers. These kinds of reuses do not remove a large percentage of material from the waste stream, but, to the extent, the reimagined objects take the place of new purchases, they save energy and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions required for their manufacture.

Go Organic

The food we consume has a profound effect on the global environment – as the world’s population grows. The demand for food increases, and the strain on ecologies and habitats increases. The issues around food production, supply, and consumption are extremely complex, but there are some considerations that could help reduce the environmental impact of what you eat while also offering a healthy lifestyle