The climate crisis is a call to action, and while the scale of the problem can be discouraging, there are still small ways for you to do your part. Below, we have curated a list of every day ways that you can help support your planet and lessen your carbon footprint.
Our planet still needs your support: Here are everyday ways to be more eco-conscious
- Be car conscious
- Walk, bike, carpool, or hop on the 6 train
- Save paper
- Switch to online bills and use both sides of a sheet of paper
- Unplug unused tech
- Unplug your phone charger when you are not charging your phone, turn your computer off at night
- Ditch the plastic cups
- Use tote bags when you shop
- Get a water bottle and give up disposable ones
- Use LED light bulbs
- Less heat, less electricity, lower costs
- Buy fresh and local produce and buy seasonally appropriate
- Find out what foods just came in season here.
- Volunteer at your local recycling centre or restoration organization
- Switch out your neon lights for candles
- Educate yourself
- Further your education and the education of others by developing an understanding of the importance of natural resources
- Save water
- Keep your showers as quick as possible, avoid taking baths if you can
- Keep chemicals out of our waterways
- Use non-toxic cleaning products in your office and home
- Plant a tree
- Keep our air clean while helping to save energy
- Shop virtually and strategically
- Buy items together to reduce shipments and save energy by shopping at home, or walk/bicycle to stores
- Donate to your local food banks
- Find your local food bank here
- Fill your garden with flowers rich in pollen and nectar
- Sunflowers, lilacs, lavender, and poppies are all great options
- Print as little as possible
- Pick up trash when you see it, even if its not yours
- Wash your clothes with cold or warm water, and not hot, only do full loads of laundry
- Also clean your lint filter after every load so it uses less energy.
- Maintain and repair durable products instead of buying new ones
- Use cloth napkins instead of paper ones
- Use a clothesline instead of a dryer
- Upcycle and repurpose your belongings and create something more valuable
- Run your errands in batches and with friends
- Save time and fuel
- Unsubscribe from your local newspaper delivery service and read online versions
- Regularly maintain your vehicle to make sure it uses as little fuel and energy as possible
- Choose matches over lighters
- Avoid watching tv or movies when with friends or family, instead opt for activities that are use less energy like a card game
- Share your knowledge & spread the support!
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