Building better, more sustainable habits can take time. It’s okay to be an imperfect environmentalist. If you’re in need of some inspiration to get you started, here are 5 sustainable habits you should consider getting into.
A papertarian is a fun term coined by the Paper and Packaging Board to highlight someone who lives a paper-based lifestyle. It’s about opting for paper-based packaging, and then recycling that packaging properly! Paper and boxes can be recycled and made into new products up to seven times!
— Take shorter showers. — Catch cold water while waiting for water to warm up and use it for other things. — Turn the tap off while brushing your teeth. — Save pasta water to re-use. — Install a rain barrel. — Recycle.
Environmental books can teach us what actions we can take to help mitigate climate change. They can also be incredibly helpful in breaking down the often complex problems we face with the climate crisis.
Creatively re-use your items before simply tossing them out (or even recycling them). This will prevent waste, plus it gives items a second life. For example, even though paper is recyclable, you can upcycle it before putting it into your recycling bin.
I know not everyone has the time to do this, but cooking from scratch is such a great way to make use of what you already have and connect with your food. It’s all about slowing down and honoring the simplicity of homemade products.