Here are some tips that help me live a more sustainable life:
1. USE what you have before swapping to a more sustainable lifestyle.
2. Invest in food that is nutritious for your body.
3. Substitute store-bought lotions with natural oils such as mango butter, olive oil, vitamin e, avacado oil and coconut oil. Consider the products here to help start your natural swap.
4. Opt for healthier healing alternatives when sick such as honey, tea, ginger shots, hot showers, and hydrating liquids.
5. Consider switching from tap water or filtered water to nutrient-rich spring water. If that's not possible, add salt, lemons, or cucumbers to filtered water for added nutrients.
6. Reduce consumption by using what you have, thrift shopping for what you don't, and minimizing everyday item purchases.
7. Avoid single-use plastics, opting for glass items or reusable parchment paper instead.
8. Simplify and minimize skin care, cleaning, household, and personal products. Castile soap, baking soda, and vinegar are safe and effective natural cleaning agents.
9. Help the environment by picking up trash, recycling whenever possible, and carrying a reusable water bottle.
10. Bring your own bags to the grocery store.
11. Conserve water by turning it off while brushing your teeth.
12. Grow your own fruits, vegetables, and spices, and regrow grocery items such as green onions.
13. Carpool, use public transportation, or bike whenever you can.
14. Reduce your carbon footprint through less consumerism, increased recycling, and mindful consumption.
15. Avoid harmful chemicals found in perfumes and colognes and try essential oils instead.
16. Choose deodorants without aluminum or harsh chemicals that irritate your skin.
17. Spend less time on screens and prioritize outdoor activities and slow living in the present.
18. Boycott products that endanger wildlife and the environment.
19. Remember to coexist with nature, we are sharing this space.
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20. Pay attention to labels and research companies you are unsure of to avoid any "green washing"
21. Incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, even if it's just one day a week.
22. Use what you already have at home instead of throwing items away to reduce waste.
23. Take care of your belongings, such as cars and clothes, to prolong their lifespan.
24. Try switching to bamboo or non-plastic toothbrushes and razors.
25. Switch out packaged liquid soap for bar.
26. Turn off lights and unplug things when you aren't using them.