Environmental sustainability is an integral part of your daily life since it ensures you're using resources in a way that maintains their supplies for the future. However, it doesn't mean leaving a non-luxurious life, but being aware of your consumption and its effects on your environment. Our choices should not only save the climate and other species but also reduce our carbon footprint.
Here are some ways you can live a more sustainable lifestyle.
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Owning a Hybrid or Fully Electric Vehicle
An electric vehicle is a vehicle propelled by one or more electric motors, which are powered by charging through a charging station. It's worth it to install a level 2 charger in the garage or beside the driveway. So, you don't have to leave the house each time you want to charge your electric car. Electric vehicles don't emit any exhaust fumes that may pollute your environment.
Alternatively, you can purchase a hybrid vehicle which is a combination of traditional gasoline-powered cars and electric cars. They are a better alternative to gas-powered cars because they maximize fuel efficiency and reduce operating costs and emissions.
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Pay Attention to Labels and Brands
The most effective way to have a more sustainable lifestyle is to go for brands and labels that factor in sustainability when manufacturing their products. For instance, buy clothes and shoes from brands that seek cruelty-free alternatives to clothes such as fur. Luckily, you can easily find vegan clothing options and animal-free leather in the market today.
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Eat Green
Meat production is one of the most environmentally destructive industries. Millions of animals die each year for human consumption, resulting in habitat destruction, pollution, and gas emissions. What’s more, the amount of resources required to produce one pound of meat soars above those required to grow a pound of grain or vegetables. Consider reducing the number of meat products you eat or switching to a vegetarian or vegan diet.
Additionally, more than 40% of food in the US goes to waste, wasting all the resources used in the production process. You can prevent food wastage by shopping enough food and re-using your leftovers instead of disposing of them.
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Reduce Household Energy Use
Energy consumption contributes to air pollution, water loss, global warming, and damage to public health. Therefore, it's vital to reduce energy use in your home to minimize the environmental footprint. You can do this by:
• Turning off appliances and lights you're not using
• Hanging your clothes to dry instead of using a dryer
• Using a programmable thermostat
• Installing energy-saving windows
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Go Solar
The amount of electrical power you use in your home daily affects wildlife and contributes to climate change. It's essential to go solar to reduce the resources consumed to generate electricity. Solar panels are a clean source of energy and they last longer allowing you to save money in electrical bills.
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Meaning is not what you start with but what you end up with.
Embrace Green Technology
Green-tech refers to the creation of products that protect the environment or repair damages done in the past. For example, you can choose an electrical company that is Green-e certified to install your power. Such companies use renewable sources of energy such as wind and solar.
Also, instead of buying water for drinking, you can use wastewater treatment technologies to filter your home water, making it safe for human consumption. This way, you reduce the number of plastic water bottles in the environment.
Making your home green is critical in living a sustainable lifestyle.
