With the effects of climate change continuing to grow, being sustainable is more important now than ever. Some people are taking major steps toward being sustainable, like adding solar panels to their homes or going zero waste, only buying compostable and reusable goods. However, this is not something that everyone wants to do or can afford to do. Even so, anyone can be sustainable by taking any small actions that they can. Imperfect action is still action. If everyone begins taking small steps, they will amount to much more. The next problem arises because many don’t know what they can do or what will be impactful. Hopefully, these next ideas will help you start your journey towards sustainability.
My first tip is probably something you already do, but it is to get a reusable water bottle. Getting a reusable water bottle that is sturdy and will last, will not only help reduce the consumption of plastic water bottles but also help your wallet.
My second tip is to start bringing reusable bags to the grocery store. Bringing reusable bags to the grocery store is an easy way to reduce your consumption of plastic bags. Many grocery stores and other shops sell reusable bags next to the checkout and they are usually under a dollar. Some grocery stores have small discounts (¢5-¢10) for each reusable bag that you use during your shopping trip. While this may not seem like much, a penny saved is a penny earned. If the bags begin to get grimy from usage, they can be thrown into the wash. Additionally, reusable bags are stronger than plastic or paper bags, so you won’t have to worry about the bags breaking and spilling your groceries on the ground.
If you have a pet, my third tip is also probably something you already do. If you forget to bring your reusable bags to the store with you, begin saving your old plastic bags. If you have pets, these are a great way to pick up after your pet, instead of buying more. This will not only help the environment but your wallet.
My final tip is to start recycling your batteries. Batteries contain harmful chemicals and when in the landfill, these chemicals begin to seep into the soil and spread. The company, BatteriesPlus, takes all types of batteries, old light bulbs, and small electronics.
I hope that these tips are useful and will help you take steps towards being more sustainable and taking care of the environment.
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