UGH. I keep becoming more and more educated on sustainability in all aspects of life and it’s giving me the most anxiety. Humans are sincerely awful at being mindful of our environment. Myself included.
The more I learn about how to be kinder to the plants, animals, oceans and forests around me, the more I take responsibility for change.
Admittedly, it is not easy to cut out some of the luxuries in life that I so easily enjoy. So I’m sharing some really easy ways to be mindful of sustainability as you live your life.
Eat Sustainable
Ask the restaurants you are eating in if they source their foods sustain-ably. Choose to consume more vegetables than meats. When you do eat meat or fish - choose cuts and types that are sustainable. For example, calamari is sustainable but a lot of salmon is not. This article also gives some great tips. Limit your food waste by using up all parts of the food as much as possible.
Shop Sustainable
I wrote a piece earlier in the month on how to shop sustain-ably but the short list is to shop brands that are committed to recycled products and limiting their environmental footprint or choose second hand stores to give pieces a second life. Here is an awesome list of great sustainable brands!
Drink Sustainable
Carry a reusable water bottle everywhere. Seriously. The gym, work, the airport, road trips - everywhere. Don’t use plastic bottles ever. I have no shame when it comes to this. I carry reusable water bottles with me on every occasion.
Travel Sustainable
I drive to work so I suck at this. But I also walk as much as possible when it’s possible. I am also big on public transportation when I’m visiting other countries or cities. Use your car as little as possible.
There are SO many easy ways to live a little bit more sustainable and to help the environment have a fighting chance. Small changes are HUGE. They add up. You can make an impact. Here is another article on 15 ways to help the ecosystem; just to give you some extra inspo!
How are you changing the world for the better sequins?