A lot of people think that the definition of green living has changed to mean hippies living in communes, but today’s standards are way higher than they used to be. Truth is: the definition of green living has changed.
The concept of doing things to help the environment for future generations is not new. In fact, people have been trying their bests in making this world a better place ever since we first walked upright on two leg.! Here are some easy steps you can take that will make your life greener:
Buy Local Organic Products
It might surprise you to know that there are many benefits of going organic. One way is by reducing the use or application of pesticides, herbicides and other chemical fertilizers which can have harmful effects on humans as well as animals in our environment.
Those who choose this route also work towards sustainable practices like crop rotation so they don’t damage soil over time due their reliance on artificial methods alone instead trying a more balanced approach with nature’s resources such us plants for life
Buy your produce from a local farmer’s market or coop. If you can’t find one, then start your own organic garden!
Use Natural Products
Why use chemicals when you can make your own household products from the things in your kitchen? Vinegar is an excellent ingredient that will take care of any stain without leaving a harmful residue. I usually keep some on hand for tough jobs like this one, but if not try using white wine instead.
I hope these tips help guide people away from those harsh chemical cleaners and toward safer options; after all we should always be looking out for our health because what goes around comes back… Well sometimes anyway 🙂
Reduce
We’ve all heard the spiel about reduce, reuse and recycle but most people just focus on recycling. Try using products that don’t end up in landfills like cloth diapers instead of disposables or regular towels for your hands wet with soap rather than grabbing one from a paper towel dispenser.
Another great idea is buy concentrated ingredients so you can make larger batches when necessary with less packaging needed too; this way everything gets used more efficiently anyway thanks to scale.
Reuse
If you’re like me, when it comes to recycling options at home or work I usually just send my recyclables away in the bin. But now there’s more supply than demand and so before throwing something out consider whether or not reuse might be possible for another project.
The more we reuse our materials and supplies instead of sending them away for their final use in a landfill or incinerator the better off society will be as those resources get used up before they ever reach waste capacity.
Recycle
We should all have a recycle bin in our homes, but you can do stuff to recycle on your own. Instead of using potting soil for gardening and making rich soils with just plants as ingredients (and no animal droppings), set up some sorta-kinda compost pile right at home!
If that doesn’t suit you or sounds too difficult, try shredded plastic bags. They’re great when used as mulch around veggies. Creative recycling never looked so good 😉
Conserve Energy
In order to save energy, there are so many things you can do. For example: Get low-energy light bulbs for fixtures in your home and also consider installing new windows or solar panels.
Even small steps like setting the thermostat a degree higher or lower can make a big difference. A big way to conserve energy is getting more fuel efficient vehicles, and even if you already have one consider trading it in for another type of car! You’ll be doing your environment (and wallet) a favor too by going greener with these simple changes that will have an immediate impact on both cost-wise as well as environmentally speaking.
Teach Your Children
You might not be able to change the world on your own, but you can start a trend by teaching others. Be sure that when children are with their parents they know how we all have an impact in this environment and why taking care of our planet is really important!
You don’t need power or money for what matters most-our homes should offer more than just space; they’re also opportunities where families grow together while learning about sustainability at home.
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