Perhaps you already do plenty to reduce waste and your environmental footprint – if so: thank you! Give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back. All of us can continue to improve, whether we are dyed-in-the-wool frugalistas, or just starting our journey.
Take a moment to browse through this list. Congratulate yourself for any that you already do. Choose one thing to add to your own list this week. Only one. You can pick another one when you are ready.
- Spend more time outside.
- Walk or take public transport
- Eat more whole foods. Better yet, go vegan!
- Plant your own herbs and vegetables
- Become a member of your local food co-op.
- Plant a tree with someone.
- Borrow books from the library instead of purchasing them directly.
- Read your favourite newspaper publications online instead of reading the paper versions.
- Regularly prepare home-cooked meals and save on takeaway storage containers.
- Adopt pets instead of buying them from a breeder. There are so many orphaned pets out there who need a family.
- Stop accepting disposable cutlery and napkins.
- Have a sniffle? Carry around your own handkerchief instead of using disposable tissues.
- Use stainless steel drink bottles.
- Drink water instead of bottled drinks
- Create a video, a slideshow or a blog post of how you implemented these ideas and publish them publicly.
Many more suggestions can be found here: 100+ Simple Tips To Live a More Sustainable Lifestyle