Living sustainably is easier when you know some ways to do so, and these ideas are ones that can quickly become second nature. For your home, consider the following activities as part of being friendlier to the planet.
Say No to Processed Foods
While boxed foods are simple to prepare, they can also be unhealthy for your body and the Earth. For example, these processed foods often require large amounts of resources during the manufacturing process, such as water and energy. They may also pollute the air, water, and soil, not to mention potentially triggering health issues like psoriasis.
Have a Meatless Day of the Week
While some people completely cut meat out of their lives, if you’re not comfortable doing so, then you can lower the amount you consume instead. Having a meatless day each week can reduce your consumption of red meat to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Choose Local Produce
Going to markets in your neighborhood is good for the local economy and also is good for the planet as the fresh produce you choose does not have to be shipped from anywhere to get to you. That means fewer resources are used.
Go Organic
Selecting organic foods is better for the planet for many reasons. Organic farming practices that went into those foods, for instance, improve soil health and conserve water. They also use less energy than traditional farming methods.
Pick Items with Recyclable Packaging
Some food items combine several items on this list. For example, this organic beef and chicken bone broth features organic vegetables, from carrots to onions, and comes in recyclable pouches. Making these kinds of food choices can be an easy way to make your household more eco-conscious without sacrificing taste, as bone broth is known for having a lot of flavor.
Grow Your Own Vegetables
If you have room in your backyard, you might start a vegetable garden. Perhaps you invest in a greenhouse. Tomato plants and lettuce are easy ones to try and can bring you a lot of salads in the near future. This activity can give you insights into what farmers do on a larger scale and help you connect with nature by digging in the soil.
Swap Sandwich Bags for Containers
Rather than wrapping your kids’ sandwiches for school lunches in bags or saran wrap, put them in reusable glass containers instead. That can reduce your plastic waste, and improve your family’s eco-footprint. It also shows them an easy way to be kinder to planet Earth. They look at you as a role model, so this activity can show them that it’s not difficult to include sustainability practices in their lives.
Being good to Mother Earth is easier than you may have thought! The choices you make as a family can impact the environment now and for the generations to come. Consider starting to do some or all of the suggestions above, if you haven’t already. They’re changes that can make a difference. Think smart and do good for the planet!
