One of my favorite go to quotes on sustainability is "Buy what you believe in". Small changes in our daily life can leave a big impact not only on our lives but also the environment.
1) Use less Plastic!
a) Bring reusable bags while going to buy groceries or just shopping.
b) Get Bamboo toothbrushes
c) Use a stainless steel water bottle.
d) Use bar soap from hands, body & hair.
e) Use Glass containers.
f) Refuse Plastic freebies and encourage brands to use plastic free packets.
2) Ethics + Aesthetics = Sustainable Fashion
a) Have a capsule wardrobe instead of buying fast fashion.
b) Invest in good quality clothing.
c) Go season less and trendless. Wear something that you like.
d) Run a clothes swap.
e) After you are done with your clothing. Donate it to Charity.
f) Wash your clothes less. You can wash your jeans once a week and your tops after wearing them twice.
g) Repair your small fixes in your clothing. Reuse them.
( In my household we buy a new top, wear it till it starts getting old, then reuse it as at home casual wear clothing and then after a while start using it at night as night wear. By the time the cloth totally wears out, the cloth is used at home as dusting/cleaning cloth.)
3) Food
a) Eat more plants and eat local foods.
b) Eat less packaged food, they are not good for the environment and neither for your health.
c) Eat only how much is required.
d) Get creative reusing leftovers.
e) Start a small herbs garden at home.
f) When all else fails, compost!
g) Use bamboo baskets to store your fruits and vegetables.
4) Zero waste bathroom
a) DIY a deodorant for yourself.
b) Use bamboo brush instead of loofahs.
c) Use bamboo hair combs/brushes.
d) Use razors where you only need to change blades.
e) Look out for vegan , cruelty free cosmetic products.
f) Use soap bars instead of plastic bottles.
Stay tuned for the next post coming soon.
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