5 Simple Ways to Green Up Your Daily Routine
Does going green feel too limiting? Maybe you think you don’t have the time or money to make eco-friendly choices in everyday life or there aren’t enough on-trend options for sustainable fashion and beauty.
It used to be true that going green meant going without, but living sustainably is easier than ever before. Here are a few sustainable living tips we’ve rounded up to show you just how simple (and stylish) sustainability can be.
Buy clothes made to last
We all know fast fashion is problematic, but what if eco-conscious brands aren’t in your budget? The most obvious answer is also the hardest: We need to shop less and only buy garments that we’ll wear again and again. When you buy less, you can afford to spend a little more on slow fashion.
Buying quality garments is a great way to green up your wardrobe at any budget level. When shopping for clothing, pay attention to material quality, check the seams, buttons, and details for good construction, and choose natural fibers over synthetics. Synthetic textiles like polyester and acrylic require toxic chemicals to manufacture and contribute to microplastic pollution.
Build a sustainable beauty routine
Women are waking up to the fact that their beauty routine may be bad for them and the planet. Disposable products, wasteful packaging, harsh chemicals, and polluting microbeads are among the harmful beauty industry practices to enter the spotlight in recent years.
Companies like Lush are leading the charge in eco-friendly beauty by adopting natural ingredients, low-waste packaging, and energy-efficient manufacturing. There are even waste-free alternatives to single-use makeup wipes. Instead of throwing away makeup wipes every day, you can use makeup removers multiple times, simply washing in between uses.
Drive less (while still going far)
Sitting in traffic is so 2019. These days, workers are ditching the commute in favor of working from home. That’s leading to a measurable reduction in the carbon footprint of the average commuter even when accounting for extra energy consumption at home. If you’re still tethered to the office, make it your goal to find flexible work this year.
If you’re not able to work from home, consider moving closer to your job to reduce your carbon footprint. There are many rental properties available in the Sacramento area, many of them centrally located. You can sort potential rental homes by price, amenities desired, size, number of bedrooms, and more to find a home that suits your needs.
Employees aren’t the only ones eager to work from home. Online education is on the rise as students realize the time and cost savings of attending college virtually. If you’ve been dreaming of starting an eco-friendly business, an online business degree could be the stepping stone you need to make it a reality. Online MBA students can graduate in 12 months without ever stepping foot on a campus.
Choose greener cleaning products
There’s another upside to working and learning from home: Remote employees avoid the harsh chemicals used to clean commercial spaces. Chemicals in cleaning products contribute to indoor air pollution, a problem so severe in some offices that it triggers symptoms like headache, fatigue, and eye and throat irritation.
Homes aren’t immune from sick building syndrome either. Breathe easy at home by choosing cleaning products with the EPA Safer Choice label, avoiding fragrances and air fresheners, and opening windows while cleaning. To keep your house smelling fresh minus the toxins, use natural alternatives like citrus, cinnamon, and herbs like rosemary and lavender.
Look for eco-friendly certifications
One of the easiest ways to make greener choices in everyday life is to look for trusted certifications on the products you buy. Certifications like Certified B Corporation, Fair Trade Certified, Environmental Working Group Verified, and Global Organic Textile Standard indicate a company meets rigorous standards for environmental and social responsibility.
Going green shouldn’t be complicated. When you’re looking for small ways to make a big impact on your carbon footprint, the tips above can help you live more sustainably.
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