50 Simple Ways to Live more Sustainably

Here are my 50 simply ways to live more sustainably! How many of these have you tried?

Do with less, and make intentional purchases
Buy Rainforest Alliance certified coffee beans and loose leaf tea
Buy fair trade – bananas, sugar, chocolate
Shop second-hand – charity shops, eBay, Amazon, local sites like Gum Tree or Craig’s List, online clothing sellers like Poshmark or Depop
Swap clothes, books, films, etc. with friends and family
Compost and use a Food Waste bin
Recycle
Buy the largest package
Shop package free/ in bulk
Buy in glass or aluminium over plastic
Choose the wonky veg
Buy your produce loose
Reusable bags
Eat less meat (or no meat)
Consider your milk’s footprint – dairy milk is resource-heavy to produce, but so is almond
Turn off your lights and appliances when not in use
Wash your clothes only when dirty and wash on 30ºC
Air dry rather than tumble dry
Don’t buy bottled water if you have access to clean tap water
Use cloth napkins and hankies
Use cloth rags instead of paper towel
Take shorter showers
Get rid of junk mail – unsubscribe from email lists and ask to be removed from postal leaflet circulations of flyers and catalogues
Shop from ethical companies
Buy organic when possible
Recycle your electronics, hazardous chemicals (e.g. old paint) and batteries properly
Switch to LED lightbulbs
Use that freezer – batch cook and freeze leftovers. Freeze produce when in season to have during the winter
Minimise the amount you heat/cool your home
Invest in renewable energy (solar panels)
Avoid fast food
Invest in good insulation and windows
Turn off the tap when you brush your teeth and don’t rinse wash dishes
Reuse gift wrap or use DIY wrapping
Reusable menstrual products
Use cloth diapers and wipes
Have houseplants
Burn clean candles
Choose natural and certified organic fabrics
Get your shoes re-heeled
Mend and repair
Consider mechanical over electrical – tends to last longer and don’t have planned obsolescence
Avoid harsh chemicals in your household cleaners, toiletries, garden care, and makeup
Buy only what you need – some people say the 30 wear rule for clothes – I say only buy things you intend to wear until they fall apart
Use worn out fabric as cleaning rags
Opt to use recycled paper products (printer paper, toilet roll)
Take public transit or carpool
Walk more- take those stairs!
Pick the right car – fuel efficient, electric, hybrid, and get it serviced regularly.
Care and share! Try your best to care about the planet, and share what you’re doing with others to encourage more people to make sustainable choices.