5. Grow some of your own vegetables and herbs: The benefits for this should be pretty obvious. Fresh veggies and herbs can be very expensive, especially organic ones. By growing at least a portion of your own, you get the freshest, best tasting produce available, control exactly what goes into it, and reduce the environmental impact of that wholesome dinner.
6. Conserve water: Two of the easiest ways to do this are fixing leaky faucets and simply taking shorter showers. You can also replace your shower heads with low-flow versions. This simple and fairly inexpensive measure can save around 2,700 gallons of water per year. Installing barrels for harvesting rainwater is another good step. There are even versions available now that are approved by many HOA’s!
7. Giving up napkins/paper towels: This is actually very easy to do and could potentially save you hundreds over the course of a year. Couple this with the fact that you would completely eliminate the waste and unnecessary use of precious resources associated with the manufacture, packaging, shipment and disposal of these products and it becomes an easy decision. You can go even further by cutting up old t-shirts into rags to use for everyday spills.
8. Reclaim vintage fashions: This could be as simple as purchasing used goods rather than new, or purchasing some of the many products made from reclaimed materials that are now available. Buying repurposed products helps cut down on waste that ends up in the landfills and reduces the amount of new products manufactured, using up less of the earth’s resources.
9. Use rechargeable batteries: The detrimental effects on the environment of disposable batteries are enormous, and the cost to purchase that pack of AA’s isn’t much smaller. According to a study conducted by UNIROSS, a European rechargeable power manufacturer, which was also endorsed by the World Wildlife Fund, rechargeable batteries have up to 32 times less impact on the environment than disposables. You also won’t have to worry about making that extra trip to the store because you forgot the batteries.
10. Take care of yourself: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. No other place does this hold more true than as it concerns your health. Ride your bike to work, you get exercise and save on gas. Eat organic, that apple a day will keep the doctor away unless it’s laced with pesticides. You’ll be amazed at how simply taking care of yourself can save you money, help you feel better and reduce your impact on the environment. S
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