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50 Little Green Steps You Can Do Today
They say that every journey begins with a single step and your sustainability journey is no different! The words sustainable and conscious can seem too big and daunting but in reality, it doesn’t have to be.
In fact, we may not realise it but we may have already been doing a number of sustainable steps all our lives. We have rounded up some green actions for you to get inspired by because we believe that every day is an opportunity to live life with a green heart:
Choose to reuse.
Shop small, shop slow.
Host or attend a swap party.
Buy used books or rent one from the library.
Bring a shopping tote bag instead of grabbing a single-use plastic bag.
Try zero-waste personal essentials such as soaps, shampoos, etc.
Reduce paper, go digital.
Turn off the lights when not in use.
Unplug all electronics when not in use.
Take public transportation instead of using a car.
Or better yet, walk or bike to your destination.
Go vegetarian once a week.
Make compost out of food scraps.
Plan your meals in advance.
Think and evaluate before you shop.
Support local businesses.
Try reusing water when you cook rice, pasta, potatoes and turn it into plant water!
Opt for plantable stationeries.
Bring your own coffee cup.
When buying products, keep an eye out for palm oil in the ingredients.
Switch to renewable energy.
Choose clothes made from eco-friendly materials such as Tencel, linen, and hemp.
Grow your own herbs at home.
Open your windows instead of running the air conditioner.
Take advantage of natural daylight.
Try eco-friendly detergents.
Offset your carbon footprint.
Donate or volunteer to environmental causes.
Recycle, recycle, recycle.
Properly segregate your waste.
Spend some time with nature and appreciate its beauty.
Adopt a pet.
Educate yourself on climate change.
Use old clothes as rags or dishcloths.
Say no to plastic straws.
Send paperless cards.
Try furoshiki wraps for your next gifts.
Upcycling bottles and glass into decorative home or office items.
Use leftover coffee grounds as a body scrub.
When ordering online, buy from retailers who commit to using less packaging.
Turn the water off when brushing your teeth.
Remember to turn off the lights when you leave a room.
Reduce your screen time.
Fix a leaky faucet to prevent water waste.
Make a throw or quilt out of all clothes.
Only order meals that you can finish.
Wash your clothes with cold water instead of warm water.
Take shorter showers.
Send links to the cloud instead of attaching large files.
Use power saving or low power mode.
What else would you like to add to this list?
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