Environmentally Conscious Living: Ten Practical Eco-friendly Suggestions for Daily Use
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In a quest to break free from the work-spend cycle, a woman embarked on a transformative journey towards a simpler, more sustainable life. This journey led her to explore various eco-friendly practices, from learning the art of visible mending (sashiko) to composting kitchen waste using techniques like vermicomposting.
As part of her mission to reduce plastic use, she adopted several practical habits. She swapped single-use plastic bottles and detergent bottles for refillable cleaning tabs and condensed detergent sheets, thereby reducing plastic waste and shipping emissions. She also brought her own reusable utensils (bottle, fork, straw) and asked herself if a product was truly necessary before making a purchase. Participating in community efforts like litter clean-ups to reduce environmental plastic pollution was another step she took.
For energy conservation in daily life, she made practical choices. She switched to modern energy-efficient appliances such as Energy Star-rated refrigerators and LED lighting instead of incandescent bulbs, air-dried laundry rather than using energy-intensive dryers, and generally minimised electricity use at home and work to lower carbon emissions as well as utility costs.
Reducing waste and contributing to sustainability was another focus area. She planned meals to avoid food waste, creatively reused items like glass jars and old t-shirts, and engaged with local recycling programs and clean-up initiatives to foster a community culture of sustainability.
Volunteering regularly in community events like tree planting and park clean-ups was another aspect of her sustainable lifestyle. She also opted for sustainable transportation by selling her car and cycling. To conserve energy, she unplugged electronics, used appliances during non-peak hours, adjusted the temperature in her living space, and more.
In her quest to live a plastic-free life, she recommends the books "Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale" by Adam Minter, "The Story of Stuff" by Annie Leonard, "Plastic Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too" by Beth Terry, and "All We Can Save" - an anthology of writings by women at the forefront of the climate movement. For those interested in podcasts, she suggests "How to find joy in climate action" by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and "How to Save a Planet: Earthlings, we've got work to do".
She also enjoys shopping locally at farmer's markets to support her community and minimise food miles. Voting and advocating for issues she cares about using resources like IssueVoter was another important step in her sustainable journey.
Contributing writer Tammy Strobel wrote an article on eco-friendly tips, further inspiring others to embark on their own sustainable living journeys. Picking up trash for fun on walks or in her neighbourhood using tools like a trash grabber and a large bucket became a rewarding pastime for her.
By sharing her experiences, this woman hopes to inspire others to consider the impact of their daily choices on the environment and to take steps towards a more sustainable lifestyle. After all, every small change counts in the fight against climate change.
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