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The Power To Make Change: How To Live A More Sustainable Life

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With the passage of time, the earth is becoming affected by our actions- and unfortunately, this isn’t always a good thing. The good news is that there is always something that you can do to make a difference to ensure that you are living a more sustainable life. If you want to have a positive effect on the earth and the environment around you, we’re going to introduce you to a few effective tips that you can implement.

Say Goodbye to Anything Plastic

The excessive use of plastic in a number of industries has had a massive negative impact on the environment. You can make a difference by making sure that you stop using disposable plastic items. This means straws, plastic containers, and especially plastic bags and water bottles. More and more people are opting for reusable alternatives such as tote bags, stainless steel water bottles, and reusable straws.

Pay Attention to the Products You Use

The products that we use usually have many harmful chemicals in them, and you can make a change by consciously seeking out products that are made with the environment in mind. This means that natural ingredients are used and are just as effective in their results. When it comes to your skincare, in particular, you can find amazing products without having to compromise on the quality of the results. There are reliable companies that create sustainable skin care products, and they do so by using natural ingredients that have been tried and tested. Make sure that the skincare products that you choose to buy are not tested on animals and ideally, that they don’t use plastic packaging as well. The same goes for your cleaning products too. There are more and more companies nowadays that are leaning towards using less or no harmful chemicals in their cleaning products.

Learn to Use Less Energy

We live in the age of technology so this one might seem like a more difficult route to take when it comes to living a more sustainable life, but you’ll be happy to know that it’s not as hard as it seems. Use energy-saving bulbs so you’re not taking up as much electricity, switch off and unplug any appliances or electric items that you’re not using. Another step that you can take that will make a world of difference is switching over to solar energy. The initial cost might be a bit high, but in the grand scheme of things, your energy bills will barely cost you anything if you switch over to solar energy. More importantly, you’ll be one less person using fossil fuel energy, which is extremely harmful to the environment. Start to make a plan to invest in energy-saving appliances so that by the end of the year, all of your electric appliances are environmentally friendly, and you’ll see how much of a difference it makes in saving water and power. 

Grow Your Food 

Regardless of whether you have a backyard or not, you can start to grow your own food. This means things such as herbs and spices, and even some vegetables. It’s important to note that quite a bit of the food we buy is grown with pesticides and harmful chemicals, so once you start to switch to organically growing your food yourself, not only do you become self-sufficient, but you’re also doing the planet a favor by consuming less of the products sold by big companies that create a lot of damage through the chemicals they use and the factories in which their products are produced

Altering your lifestyle to become more sustainable may seem like a colossal mountain of a task at first. However, if you follow the simple but effective tips provided here, you’ll find that making the switch over to a better life really isn’t that difficult at all. It all comes down to becoming more aware of your surroundings and the things that you use on a daily basis. A good trick is to sit and list down the things you feel you need rather than want to survive and to live a good and comfortable life, and then see how you can alter each factor to make it more environmentally friendly. At the end of the day, we’re prepping this planet for future generations, and while it may be looking bleak at the moment, it’s still not the end of the road. Yes, one person CAN make a difference, and that one person should be you! Start off small and work your way up to making your mark on the planet we know and love to make it a better place for you and generations to come.

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