We are all aware of how important it is to take care of the environment, but we often forget that we can also contribute to change ourselves. That's why we've prepared 40 simple things you can do to help our planet every day. Remember: every little thing counts and it is important that we all do our best to live as healthy and environmentally friendly as possible.
Earth Day reminded many people of climate change and harmful effects, which we humans have on Earth. However, all is by no means lost: each of us can help preserve the beauty of our planet by trying to live as much as possible Hello and ecologically.
Experts are convinced that it has every little action you can huge impact and that we will if we come together and we all work together environmentally friendly practices, soon reached big difference. That's why we've prepared a list for you that contains 40 trivia, with which you will contribute to reducing global warming and extinction of animal species, whose habitat because of ours consumerism is getting smaller and smaller. We must realize that we have only one planet and that we must with him to do right.
We only have one planet Photo: Pixabay / Pexels40 ways you can help the Earth:
1. Turn off the water when you don't need it: close the tap while brushing your teeth and washing your hands.
2. Turn off electrical devices: when you are not using them, disconnect the coffee machine, computer, lamp... from the electricity supply.
3. Wash clothes with cold water: Make an effort to set the washing machine to wash with cold water at least once a week.
4. Be ecological when using the dishwasher: Set the dishwasher to a function where your dishes will air dry instead of inside the machine.
5. Choose organic household appliances: Instead of plastic, when choosing housewares, opt for ones that you can use multiple times. We suggest products made of wood or recycled materials.
6. Forget toilet paper: The huge consumption of toilet paper also harms our planet. We suggest you opt for a bidet instead.
7. Avoid paper towels: Instead, use cloth towels to wipe your hands.
8. Don't drink from bottles: Instead of bottles that you throw away after use, store your drink in a water bottle.
9. Turn off the lights regularly: When you leave the room, don't forget to turn off the lights. This will also save on electricity costs.
10. Turn off the engine in the car: When you stop for a snack in the parking lot, don't forget to turn off the car engine.
11. Drink coffee from a reusable glass: If you are used to visiting a coffee shop before work, bring a reusable glass with you.
12. Collect rainwater: If you have the option, decide to store rainwater, which you can use instead of tap water for watering flowers or cleaning.
13. Choose reusable batteries: Opt for reusable batteries instead of regular ones, which will also extend the life of your devices.
14. Fix a leaky faucet: You may have been avoiding fixing a leaky faucet for a while, but doing so is both damaging the environment and increasing your water bills. Therefore, undertake repairs as soon as possible.
15. Choose the stairs instead of the elevator: Not only will you be helping the Earth, but you will also be doing something for your body.
16. Don't drink from plastic straws: Many restaurants already offer straws made from paper or recycled materials, but you'll be safest if you bring your own straw.
17. Think about what harms the environment the most: Since each of us has a different lifestyle, the little things we can do to change it are also different. We suggest that you take the time to think carefully about which habits are most harmful to the Earth.
18. Use the car as little as possible: If you only have the option, instead of using a car, go on errands on foot, by bicycle or by public transport. It is also a good idea to drive to work together with your colleagues.
19. Choose energy-saving light bulbs: In recent years, many companies have started producing more environmentally friendly products, including light bulbs that perform no worse than the ones you are used to.
20. Shop at the market: Instead of going to the supermarket, get your fruit and vegetables directly from local farmers or at the market.
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22. Pay installments electronically: Deposit slips, bank statements, airline tickets... have long been available in electronic form, so we suggest that you avoid excessive waste of paper by choosing to pay by phone.
23. Choose eBooks: You can also read books via an electronic device instead of in paper form.
24. Don't throw away electronic devices: A phone you don't use anymore doesn't have to go to waste. Check if there is a center near you that buys back phone parts.
25. Beautify your home with flowers: Not only will plants lift your mood and beautify your home, they will also help the Earth.
26. Place a birdhouse in your garden: Living with the surrounding birds will brighten your mornings and ensure that you live in harmony with nature.
27. Garden: Gardening is an activity that can help many people feel better in a simple way, and at the same time, it can also save you money on food purchases.
20. Instead of trashing the device, repair the device: In the world of consumerism, it is quite normal to throw away a product as soon as it stops working. However, you can avoid the unnecessary expense of buying a new device by trying to repair the product yourself first.
29. Do not use plastic bags: Instead of taking a plastic bag when shopping, bring a reusable bag with you.
30. Instead of delivery, cook: Not only will your wallet be grateful, but you'll also be helping the environment. If you don't have to give up food delivery, choose the option where you won't receive plastic utensils.
31. Give up meat: The meat industry makes one of the biggest environmental impacts. Therefore, we suggest that you try to eat as little meat as possible.
32. Reuse glasses: Many a storage jar can be given an organic life again: you can use it to store different products or serve food in it again.
33. Make your own cleaners: Many stains can only be cleaned with vinegar and other products that you can find in the cupboard, so try to avoid using cleaners as much as possible.
34. Wash by hand: Never run the dishwasher if you only need to wash a few dishes. Wash by hand instead.
35. Air dry your clothes: The dryer also uses a lot of energy, so try to air dry your clothes as often as possible.
36. Donate or sell everything you no longer need: Donate the clothes you no longer wear to relatives or friends, or take them to a second-hand store. You can do the same with other products.
37. Shop at a thrift store: You can also go to the second-hand store yourself. The clothes you find there often also have a nostalgic touch of previous eras.
38. Shop at eco-friendly stores: Choose stores that offer reusable products or use recycled materials in their production.
39. Go for a walk: Instead of hanging out, which would involve unnecessary consumption, suggest a walk to your friends.
40. Clean up your surroundings: Cleaning doesn't seem fun at first, but that's far from the truth. You can organize a get-together with your friends while cleaning and thus make sure that the nearby park will be in a much nicer condition.
