A Beginner's Guide to Sustainable Living

Planet earth has been in trouble for quite some time because unfortunately not enough people have had sustainable living at the forefront. However, if you are ready to make some changes to help protect the environment but are not sure where to start, you're in the right place. We have put together this guide to share our top tips to be more environmentally friendly. 

Read on to learn more.

Reduce Food Waste

One of the most impactful things we can all do as a society is to reduce food waste. Believe it or not, around 30% to 40% of the food supply is either wasted or lost every single year. Instead of throwing food out, think about freezing it or preserving it instead. 

Another option is to plan out cooking better so that there is less waste. You can also look into composting leftover food instead of trashing it. 

Adopt Renewable Energy

When fossil fuels are extracted this is comparable to destroying the planet because they are very damaging. Fossil fuels also release plenty of CO2 emissions every time they are burned. This is something that contributes to climate change. 

The point is that we want to avoid fossil fuels as much as we possibly can. 

Use Your Voice

We all have a voice that we can use to be vocal about environmental causes. It is ok to speak up and raise awareness about how important it is to live sustainably.

Talk about issues such as material used for clothing. You can view more here to see how this small change can make a large difference when everyone works as a unit to lessen their impact on the environment. 

Minimize Water Usage

Something else you want to think about is minimizing your water usage. Take shorter showers or invest in a shower head that mists or uses less water per minute. Also, be conscious of your water usage when you are brushing your teeth. 

When you are cooking think about how much water you use. You can also reuse water from cooking to water your houseplants or even for your garden. 

Tiny Home Living

There are plenty of people making the switch to tiny home living because they realize that they are using less resources because tiny homes are more energy efficient than larger homes. As a bonus this also leads to a reduced cost of living. 

Tiny living also comes with the benefit of living a simpler lifestyle that is more focused on family, community, and experiences. 

Ready to Level Up Your Sustainable Living?

Now that you have learned our top sustainable living tips so that you can be more environmentally friendly, it's time to apply what you learned above. As you can see there are plenty of sustainable living options to help mother earth. 

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