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Joyce Chou

437

SEO Content Writer & Digital Marketer

06/13/19 at 3:20PM UTC

Lifestyle & Relationships

What eco-friendly habits do you practice on a regular basis?

Here are some of mine: - bring a reusable bag as much as possible when grocery shopping - use a reusable stainless steel straw - wait to do laundry—I used to do it on a weekly basis, but now it’s closer to two weeks - use a reusable water bottle - take less frequent showers - in the shower, I turn off the water while lathering up with soap/shampoo Would love to hear from others and get more ideas for how to lead a more eco-friendly lifestyle!

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Maggie B

983

Business and Data Analysis Consultant

06/25/19 at 6:30PM UTC

We added a Plastic Films trash to my apartment and have been using that more and more and bringing it to my local Target rather than throwing all non-recyclable plastics in the trash.

Crystal Rhineberger

2.29k

professional rofl nevermind lets just wing it

06/19/19 at 2:08PM UTC

I do alot and feel like its never enough lol. I plant a variety of plants to help soil retention and just making my yard pretty, I compost, I also recycle my cardboard at the dump, I use dr bronners castile cleaners for the house, I personally use castile cleaners. I limit our water use even while doing dishes. I line dry big items and delicates. I shop thrift stores And I have taken my son under my wing for all this too! I also use a site called recyclebank.com They have amazing articles on reusing and repurposing

Meesen

125

Founder, Digital Marketer and Brand Builder

06/17/19 at 4:45PM UTC

Love all these ideas! I try to bring reusable bags and cutlery with me everywhere, so when I do pick up to go food I'm prepared. I also refuse straws, and bring my own produce bags. Composting and cutting down on the length of showers as well :).

Joyce Chou

437

SEO Content Writer & Digital Marketer

06/19/19 at 4:34PM UTC

I've also recently been making it a practice to refuse straws at restaurants! Just a quick "oh, thank you but we don't need those" :)

Erica Chai

228

Software Engineer Travel Enthusiast

06/17/19 at 4:37PM UTC

I use reusable totes and reusable lunch containers. If I can walk it and the weather is nice, I walk rather than drive. I try to use actual cups instead of paper/plastic dispensable ones.

Cassy Lombardi

4.44k

Social Media Manager at Fairygodboss

06/17/19 at 4:28PM UTC

My main ones: Reusable water bottles, reusable bags, recycling trash, reusable coffee cups!

Anonymous

06/17/19 at 2:44PM UTC

Similar to yours my consist of: - reusable bags - reusable lunch containers - turning off water when I am brushing my teeth / shaving in shower - recycling my trash - shopping second hand*** I FEEL LIKE THIS SHOULD BECOME more of a habbit for people

Flossy

1.98k

Client Solutions Consultant

06/15/19 at 1:33PM UTC

Work from home. Vastly reduced dry cleaning and fuel consumption. Reduces take out food and coffee. Out recycling bin is full every week. I purposely curb my dog on walks in field that don’t require putting biodegradable ?in a plastic bag ... ( sheep rotate in the fields and there contributions to the waste is minimal. Plastic bags for dog waste never made sense to me living in the country. Of course, I have foldable shopping bags in each car and my purse. Getting into reusable straws ... I have to admit that one is tough. Watching a straw pulled out of a giant turtles nose was a moment of change. My recent victory was upcycing by giving away a huge bathroom vanity and medicine cabinet when remodeling a bathroom. Kept it out of a landfill!

Joyce Chou

437

SEO Content Writer & Digital Marketer

06/18/19 at 2:27PM UTC

I also work from home and forgot about how this impacts fuel consumption! All of your other habits sound great!

Alison

684

Dismantling the patriarchy - one bro at a time

06/15/19 at 1:43AM UTC

I always carry reusable bags, water bottles, and I also use a metal straw! Also, I've always recycled, but for the last 2 years I've been composting and it has changed my life. It really makes you consider how much waste you create. It also started changing how I purchase things and now I look for biodegradable/recyclable or no packaging. I buy bulk types of bottles in their maximum size and fill up smaller bottles, instead of rebuying smaller bottles all of the time. Around energy, I do a few things. I only turn on the lights in the room that I need instead of them all, and I always turn them off when I leave the room (and remind my partner to do the same). In summer, I draw the shades closed during the day to keep the apartment cooler and I stopped using the central AC (unless it was insanely hot) and started using a fan in the room I was in. In the winter, I keep the shades open during the day to let the sun in and I don't turn on the heater unless it's unbearably cold. Instead I invested in some warm blankets, and I have a little floor heater for very cold nights. Lastly, when I go to the beach, I only use sunscreen that doesn't have chemicals in it, to protect our coral reefs and our marine life. Thank you for doing your part to help our planet!

Joyce Chou

437

SEO Content Writer & Digital Marketer

06/19/19 at 4:32PM UTC

I love these habits and want to incorporate more of them into my own lifestyle. Thank YOU for doing your part!

Janie Dorman

Banker looking to obtain administrative career

06/14/19 at 9:57PM UTC

I reuse paper that does not have confidential information as scratch paper and make my own note pads. I use beeswax wraps for lunches. I use my own coffee mug instead of disposable cups. I gather my cold shower water as I wait for it to warm up, and use that to water plants or use in my laundry.