the new year is here! And what would be a better start for the new year then some good lifestyle changes! Therefore I would like to share over 50 tips with you on how you can adapt to a more sustainable lifestyle and that in all kind of areas of your life. Furthermore these tips are easy and simple and you can start implementing them right now. Especially when it comes to topics such as eco-friendliness and sustainability it is important to keep in mind that every little step and change has an impact! Even if you are not able to perform all of these tips at once it is worth trying to do your best each and every day. If you have additional tips which I should not have mentioned in this article then please feel free to share them in the comments.
Content of this article:
➤ Sustainable lifestyle - what does this mean?
➤ Daily activities - Sustainable tips
➤ Travel - Sustainable tips
➤ Grocery shopping - Sustainable tips
➤ Transport - Sustainable tips
➤ Kitchen - Sustainable tips
➤ Office - Sustainable tips
What does a sustainable lifestyle mean:
First and foremost, the definition of a sustainable lifestyle differs from person to person. In the past year I identified for myself that a sustainable lifestyle includes being mindful about all my daily activities. Bringing my own bags to grocery shopping, buying more products plastic free and in bulk, always bringing a reusable water bottle, as well as coffee mug and much more. Especially during that time, I realized that even the small steps can make a big difference and I would like to share some of them with you. I hope they might help you to start the new year with a happier and more environmentally friendly approach. It could be a great idea to pick a few points from each area and try to implement more and more tips as you go. There could not be a better way to challenge yourself in the beginning of 2020!
Daily activities - tips
1. Bring a water bottle wherever you go.
2. Use a shampoo and conditioner without micro plastic.
3. Reduce online shopping.
4. Take shorter showers.
5. Purchase plants for your rooms, they not only purify the air, but also improve your well-being.
6. Recycle your waste.
7. Eat home-cooked meals to prevent takeaway containers.
8. Avoid using the clothing-dryer and instead hang your clothes to dry.
9. Start second hand shopping.
10. Adapt small steps in your lifestyle.
11. Spread the word and knowledge with friends and family.
12. Choose native plants to attract bees and birds.
13. Have some veggie days during the week.
Travel - tips
14. Reduce your flights to a limit.
15. Do not make use of the hotel laundry service.
16. Pack light and only what you need.
17. Travel by land, if possible.
18. Purchase Carbon-Offsets for potential flights.
19. Eat at local places.
Grocery shopping - tips
20. Ditch plastic bags.
21. Try to buy plastic free products.
22. If possible, buy products in bulk.
23. Buy loose tea.
24. Bring your own jute bags.
25. Use food waste saving apps, such as 'Too good to go'.
26. Shop at the farmers market.
27. When buying veggies and fruits try to purchase seasonal and local products.
28. Check where the food is coming from. Long transportation routes should be prevented.
29. Buy imperfect products to reduce your carbon footprint.
30. Potatoes are a great choice when trying to buy an eco friendly carb, as they do not require a lot of water.
Kitchen - tips
31. Only cook what you need.
32. Make use of reusable straws.
33. Use bee-wax wrappers instead of plastic wrapping to keep products fresh.
34. Use glass jars for storage.
35. Grow your own herbs.
36. Use chemical-free cleaning products, such as a natural dishwasher liquid.
37. Multi-use your pot while cooking, for example, boiling pasta water while steaming broccoli.
38. Use coffee ground as a dishwasher alternative to reduce stains in pots and pans.
Transportation - tips
39. Take your bike more often.
40. Always take the stairs over the elevator.
41. Drive sensible. Hard braking consumes more fuel.
42. Walk it out.
43. If you use the car, try to combine tasks and errands.
44. Take bus and train when commuting.
Office tips
45. Bring your own lunchbox to the deli.
46. Only print if necessary.
47. Use double-sided printing option.
48. Bring a reusable coffee mug.
49. Unplug electronic devices during the night.
50. Turn off / Dim lights and use as much natural light as possible.
51. Start a sustainability challenge with the whole office.
52. Buy a plant for your desk.
53. Encourage shared transportation.
54. Use a digital projector for agendas during meetings instead of printing them out.
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