How to Be More Environmentally Friendly

How to Be More Environmentally Friendly

Lots of people are trying to me more environmentally friendly these days which is great, of course. In this article, I will look at a few areas of life that are easy to adapt to make more eco-friendly.

• Buy Less

One of the best things you can do for the planet is to reduce your consumption. Buy fewer but better things so that, in the end, fewer items end up in landfill. Buy high quality items that you know will last when you need to buy something and consider borrowing or renting things you only need for a short while. Buying items second hand is also a great way to be more environmentally friendly and save money too.

• Choose to Reuse

There are so many reusable alternatives to everyday products and choosing these will save you money and is much better for the environment too. Things like reusable wipes, cloth nappies, cloth sanitary pads, period pants, unpaper towels and reusable dish sponges are just a few of many brilliant eco-friendly living swaps that you can do.

• Greener Travel

The way we travel has a huge impact on our carbon footprint, so this is a great area to think about when trying to live a greener life. Choose to only use your car (if you have one) when absolutely necessary and opt for public transport, walking or cycling when you can. For longer trips and distances, trains offer an eco-friendly travel option that also lets you enjoy the beautiful scenery that the UK has to offer.

• Create Less Waste

By buying less and choosing to reuse, you will already be creating much less waste but there are other things you can do to help reduce your waste too. Composting is a great thing to do and so is choosing to buy things that come unpackaged or in recyclable packaging when possible. Also say no to unnecessary things like junk mail, flyers, and other promotional items.

• Environmentally Friendly Food

What you eat is a big part of how eco-friendly your lifestyle is. Not eating meat, dairy and eggs or reducing the intake of these items is one of the biggest dietary changes you can make to be more environmentally friendly. But being vegan doesn’t mean that your diet is eco-friendly, you also need to consider packaging and try to avoid things that have been transported from far away. Local, unpackaged and in season are the things to look for. If you have a garden space, you can also try growing your own vegetables and herbs. Don’t forget your reusable water bottle when you’re out and about too, to avoid having to buy drinks packaged in single use bottles.

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