Recycling? Check! Composting? Check? Reducing waste? Check!
There are many ways to live a green lifestyle and practice GreenLiving methods. Struggling to think of how to begin living a greener life? Below are five, everyday, green reminders that everyone can practice:
1) Turn off the tap: An easy way to live a green life is to turn off taps to prevent running or dripping water. When brushing teeth, washing up, or preparing food, always remember to turn off the tap to conserve water.
2) Sort and separate: Recycling and waste can sometimes co-mingle and cause recycling contamination. Easily prevent this during the day by throwing away trash in appropriately marked containers. If applicable, place food waste in a compost bin.
3) Reduce litter: Litter often damages local plant and animal life. Throughout the day, aim to throw away and/ or dispose of one piece of litter.
4) Re-use resources: Many resources- recyclable goods, leftover food, old tech equipment- can be re-used or re-purposed in the future. "Upcycle" cardboard boxes and/ or old books into crafts such as home decor. Remember to use to-go containers to properly store leftover food to reduce food waste. Donate old computers cell phones, and similar products to local organizations.
5) Unplug appliances: One of the easiest ways to make a green impact is to unplug appliances before leaving the house. Try to unplug the lamp, computer, and/ or kitchen appliances like the toaster.
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