From lifestyle changes to buying environmentally-friendly products that keep more money in your pockets in the long-run, there are simple ways we can help the earth.
As plastic bag bans become more popular in major cities, you may be required to own reusable bags soon anyway, so you might as well save some money with them while you can.
Quit Using Single-Use Plastic Bags
Buy a Reusable Water Bottle
Making the switch to reusable bottles for your liquids might seem like a small step, but over time the savings to the environment and your wallet compound.
Start “Meatless Mondays”
According to the founder of the Reducetarian Movement, a 10% reduction in meat consumption can have significant effects on global warming. Lower the amount of meat you eat just a little to have a big, positive impact on the environment.
Invest in Low-Energy and/or Solar Products
It’s no secret solar energy is better for the environment compared to coal. Solar energy reduces air pollution, decreases water usage, and helps fight climate change. In terms of CO2, using coal releases around 800-1250 grams of CO2 per kwh2.