Sustainable New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s Resolution: Live more sustainably! The start of a New Year is a great time to refocus and set new goals, and one of those goals might include living a more sustainable lifestyle. This can seem like a lofty goal, but all you really have to do is start small by doing what you can! As you begin to form more eco-friendly habits, you can build upon them and start focusing on new ways of being sustainable. To get you started, read on for five ways you can reduce your waste this year!
5 Ways to Waste Less is 2022
Start Composting
Composting is a great way to reduce food waste in your home. And as a bonus, it creates fertile soil that can be used to plant your own vegetables and herbs, reducing your carbon footprint with your grocery consumption!
Use Less Single-Use Plastic
Replace single use plastic with more sustainable options that are reusable, biodegradable, or compostable. Check out this list of 15 zero-waste products on Amazon, including toothbrushes, grocery bags, and wool dryer balls.
Print Sustainably at Work and at Home
Waste less at work and at home with these sustainable printing tips. When printing, use Elementree Printer Paper, which is sustainably made from sawmill waste chips using wind energy and hydropower.
Upcycle
Upcycling is reusing old products in a new way. This can mean repurposing old furniture or getting creative by turning cans into planters and old mugs into candles. You can also upcycle items found at garage sales and secondhand stores. Check out these fun examples of upcycling.
Conserve Water
Cutting back on water use in little ways every day can make a huge difference. Did you know it’s more efficient to run the dishwasher than to was dishes by hand? Check out this list of 30 ways to conserve water at home.
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