You can do so many things to go green but sometimes the best things are little things that you do over and over without fail. These small changes add up. Here are some great ideas…
Buy recycled and recyclable packaging only: Choose one item; toys, home goods, food, or so on. Food is an easy one. Every time you buy packaged food make sure the packaging is both recycled and/ or recyclable. It’s super easy to locate this sort of packaging. First off, many products will be labeled with the words, “100% recycled packaging” or sometimes a lower content. If there is no label look at the underside of the package. If it’s bright white it’s likely made from new, not recycled materials. If it’s brown or gray, it’s usually made from recycled content.
Boycott a conventional product: Be sure that this is a product you might actually use and or like, but boycott it on account of an eco-unfriendly quality. For example, your favorite shampoo if it’s tested on animals. Boycott and write the company to let them know why you refuse to buy it anymore.
Buy three new reusable items this month: Cloth napkins, a water bottle, a stainless steel food container instead of plastic baggies, a reusable coffee filter, and so on. You’ll get a cool eco-product and cut your consumption of disposables.
Fix something: Broken appliances, gear, clothing, and toys litter the landfills. Can you fix something instead of tossing it out? Why not fix two things? It’ll become a habit.
Turn out the lights once a week: Light candles, play board games, go outside for an evening walk, or read stories on the patio at dusk. You don’t need electricity to have fun.
What simple steps are you taking to go green?
