Easy Sustainable Habits To Help The Planet Every Day
This planet is the only one we have. Let's make an effort to keep it.
Recently,
and as I am becoming more aware of the world around me (it was about
time, I should say!) I have been noticing how badly we are treating
our planet. There are many articles and documentaries that can
educate you about pollution and how it affects the fauna, flora and
ecosystem around us. Did you ever realise that every day thousands of
q-tips are thrown in the sewers and end up in the stomach of fish and
other sea animals? Yep, me either. That was until I started really
looking into this matter, because I decided, almost overnight, that I
could make some changes in my lifestyle to leave a less damaging
imprint on the planet.
I
am far from perfect and I still have a lot of wasteful habits, some
of them that I cannot change just yet. However, even the smallest
things can help a great deal - and this is why I have written this
post, so you can join me in these efforts. We can accomplish great things with these little steps.
SUSTAINABLE HABITS TO TAKE UP AT HOME
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Use washable cloths instead of paper napkins at the dinner table.
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Don't use cotton rounds for makeup and skincare, instead cut out
rounds of fabric in an old t-shirt to create reusable rounds.
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Use solid soap instead of shower gel and liquid hand soap.
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When recycling at home, always check you are disposing of your items
in the right way. Not all plastic is recyclable!
BEING SUSTAINABLE ON THE GO
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Say no to straws in cafés, or bring your own metallic straw with
you.
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Always bring a reusable water bottle and/or coffee mug on your
errands.
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Bring a little set of cutlery to avoid using plastic cutlery in
cafés.
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Always have a tote bag with you in case you go shopping. That way you
won't have to use the shops' paper or plastic bags.
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Whenever you can, buy fruit and vegetables without packaging.
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Use public transport instead of the car as much as possible. Saves
you the pain of finding parking too!
What are the little things you do to help the planet?
Lots of love,
Julia x
Lots of love,
Julia x
