Adopt these eco-friendly habits
We’re often open to changing bad habits and/or picking up good ones at the start of a new year. Let’s turn that willingness toward resolving to live more sustainably in the year ahead.
The most successful resolutions are simple, so here’s a list of some that can be easily implemented.
- Unplug unused appliances (they still use electricity)
- Leave foliage and dead vegetation out over the winter as refuge for insects
- Use organic fertilizers and pesticides
- Compost food scraps and yard waste
- Plant local plants which will thrive without additional watering
- Plan and prepare meals according to groceries already on hand to reduce waste
- Close vents in unused areas of your home
- Choose sustainable products over non-sustainable
- Group errands/carpool to use less fuel
- Shop local
- Recycle more responsibly
- Give gifts that are experiential rather than material
- Service your vehicle and rotate tires for optimal gas mileage
- Consider replacement purchases carefully (there could be more life in what you already own)
