Small changes you can make to live a more sustainable lifestyle

Tips, Hacks, Ideas

I'm sure most people can agree that nature has been the best antidote for lockdown the blues.

How lucky we are to live amongst such beauty!

We're always evaluating the processes in our household and business when it comes to sustainability. We're first to admit we're a work-in-progress. This week we wanted to ask for your best baby-step tips for small changes you can make in your day-to-day life to tread lighter on our lovely earth.

Small changes you can make to live a more sustainable lifestyle.

• Switch off standby appliances

• Substitute single-use plastic for reusable alternatives

• Turn down your heating / cooling

• Go paperless, request bills and receipts via email

• Electric car

• Hang out your clothing instead of using a dryer

• Renewable energy, solar power / renewable electricity companies

• Beeswax wraps instead of cling wrap

• Compost

• Grow your own produce

• Reuse glass jars & bottles

• Donate unwanted items / buy secondhand

• Use grey water for toilets & garden

• Drive less, cycle / walk / public transport

• Use eco-friendly cleaning products

• Think twice before shopping, ask yourself - do I really need this?

• Shop for energy efficient appliances

• House insulation & insulated windows

• Meal plan to avoid wastage

• Energy-saving lightbulbs

• Reduce your meat consumption

• Use your vote to back representatives with good sustainability policies

• Put on an extra layer of clothing instead of turning on the heater

• Purchase toilet paper with plastic free packaging

• Time your showers & save water

• Take the stairs

• Invest in better quality items that last longer

• Use reusable cotton pads for removing your makeup

• Always use double-sided printing where needed

• Source second-hand toys or join a toy library

• Use cloths instead of paper towels

• Use a dishwasher instead of hand washing

• Buy bigger bottles less often, as opposed to smaller bottles more often (bathroom / kitchen)

• Use reusable pads or menstrual cups

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refuse, Respect, Replenish

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