Easy & Ecofriendly Alternatives
Genuine efforts are made by only a few to live in a conscious way all the time. But in reality, sooner or later, this will become the need of the hour. It's not difficult to adopt alternatives for sustainable living. Its probably lack of awareness and access to simple solutions and fixes that can help us move to a healthier planet and co-existence.
Here are some small alternatives that I have searched but looking for more people to share their researches to raise awareness-
1. Reduce paper use in kitchen- instead use 100% organic cotton dish towels that can be laundried and reused repeatedly.
2. Use reusable grocery bags to cut down on the habit of bringing home plastic bags as outcome of shopping. Some grocery stores even offer incentives for people who bring their own bags.
3. Use Biodegradable trash bags - These trash bags are 100% compostable, meet the stringent requirements of municipal composting programs, and should be Certified 100% Compostable Bags.
4. Bring home - A programmable thermostat that lets you know if you're saving energy. Take small steps to save energy but get started with simple habits of switching off extra lights, fans and gadgets that consumes energy.
5. Don't use Tea bags - look into a loose tea infuser to cut down on how many tiny disposable packets you rip open and throw away.
6. Use LED light bulbs - LEDs are up to 80% more efficient than traditional lighting options. 95% of the energy in LEDs is converted into light and only 5% is wasted as heat. They also use much less power, which reduces the demand on power plants and decreases the accompanying greenhouse gas emissions.
7. Use Natural laundry detergent - search for options over internet for laundry detergents that is made from naturally derived, plant-based ingredients and has a hypoallergenic formula. This will ensure you won't be introducing chemicals into the environment or wearing traces of them next-to-skin.
8. Use Natural cleaning products at home - The cleaning products you use around the house can be full of environmentally harmful chemicals. Look on internet for alternatives with fewer ramifications for the environment. Cleansing products made of natural ingredients can help green mission.
9. Find Compostable cutlery and bowls options during festival than opting for cheap plastics. Start ordering food or visit eateries that use disposable cutlery that are compostable.
10. Use recycled pens, pencils and papers. Internet surfing can help information on available products and ways to access it.
Happy reading
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