Sustainable living has become a hot trend nowadays with a lot of people worldwide changing their lifestyles in order to improve themselves, their community and their environment. You've probably heard about sustainable living at some point in your life but never really bothered into searching or figuring out what it actually is. Well in case you didn't know, sustainable living is having a lifestyle that uses as few of our earth's resources as possible, causing the least amount of environmental damage for the future generations to come.
Living a greener lifestyle doesn't mean you have to drastically change your life or spend a lot of money but by changing small things around your house you will help reduce your carbon footprint. Here are some ways on having a more sustainable life.
Get rid of the paper towels and use washable cloths, not only will you save money but washable cloths are a more efficient way of cleaning and better for the environment. Remember; let's keep unnecessary waste out of our landfills!
Replace your old light bulbs with energy efficient LED or CFLs. While the CFLs light bulb can take a few seconds to a minute to fully kick start they use 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs. LED light bulbs save you energy and money; they can last up to 10 years!
Visit your local farmers market and buy locally! Believe it not we are wasting and burning fossil fuels transporting food from a farm to a grocery store. Buying locally is not only healthier but you are supporting your local farmers and community.
Why take the car when you can walk or ride a bicycle? Reduce your own carbon footprint by taking a stroll or riding your bike to your destination instead of driving your car. Now you can find bike rentals throughout many cities! Also many cities are building more bike and walking trails for everyone to enjoy!
Conserve your resources! Save electricity by turning off the lights whenever you leave a room and turn off the TV if you're not paying attention to it! Also unplug all items not in use, even if you aren't using them they're still taking up energy! Make sure your faucet isn't leaking and save water when you're washing the dishes or brushing your teeth!
Don't forget the three most important Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle! You can also search up more ways on reducing your carbon footprint online!