Actionable Steps for Eco-Living

Ready to Go Green?

Live More Consciously


  • Educate yourself about environmental issues.

  • Support environmental organizations.

  • Talk to your friends and family about eco-living.

  • Volunteer your time for environmental causes.

  • Advocate for environmental policies.

  • Reduce your use of single-use plastics.

  • Choose natural and organic products whenever possible.

  • Make your own cleaning solutions with natural ingredients.

  • Start a garden to grow your own food.

  • Enjoy the outdoors and appreciate nature.

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

 

  • Walk, bike, carpool, or take public transportation whenever possible.

  • Maintain your car for better fuel efficiency.

  • Consider electric vehicles or hybrids for your next car.

  • Reduce air travel and choose carbon offset options when necessary.

  • Support sustainable businesses and local farmers markets.

  • Plant trees to absorb carbon dioxide.

  • Invest in energy-efficient building materials for renovations.

  • Air dry clothes instead of using a clothes dryer.

  • Use reusable coffee filters and water bottles.

  • Choose eco-friendly cleaning products.

Reduce Your Consumption

 

  • Challenge yourself to a “buy nothing new” month.

  • Repair clothes instead of replacing them.

  • Borrow or rent for one-time use items.

  • Buy secondhand clothes, furniture, and electronics.

  • Choose durable, long-lasting products over disposable ones.

  • Bring reusable shopping bags and containers.

  • Plan your meals to avoid food waste.

  • Compost food scraps and yard waste.

  • Buy in bulk to reduce packaging waste.

  • Unsubscribe from unwanted catalogs and junk mail.

Conserve Water

 

  • Fix leaky faucets and toilets.

  • Install a low-flow showerhead and faucet aerators.

  • Water your lawn and garden only when needed, and early in the morning.

  • Take shorter showers instead of baths.

  • Wash full loads of laundry and dishes.

  • Defrost food in the refrigerator instead of running water.

  • Collect rainwater for watering plants.

  • Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks.

  • Install a water-efficient toilet.

  • Wash your car less often and use a bucket and sponge instead of a hose.

Every small step counts!