We are just about to celebrate Earth Day. What will you do to celebrate this magnificent home of ours?
Every spring, I commit to ONE eco-activity to help me be a greener person.
How about you?
Here are a few easy ideas:
1. TURN OFF THE FAUCET
I just read that 8 gallons of water are wasted if we keep the water running when we brush our teeth! We can turn the tap off even when we wash our hands. I know it's only 20 seconds but that's still fresh water!
2. STOP USING THE HEAT DRY
On your dishwasher, there may be a button for Heat Dry. Not using it will save 15% of the energy your dishwasher uses! If there isn't an air dry option, you can always crack open the dishwasher once the cycle is completed.
3. REDUCE PLASTIC USE
Pick ONE way to use less plastic. Maybe it's bringing your own bags to the store. Another is to have your own water bottle, or stop using plastic straws.
4. GET A BIDET
My daughter has one that she LOVES. It was inexpensive and went right onto her regular toilet in her apartment! In the US alone, we use an insane amount of toilet paper, more than 36 billion rolls/year! That's 15 million trees, ouch! Here's a link to the one she has: Tushy
5. 10-DAY ECO-ANXIETY CHALLENGE
Insight Timer is hosting this, starting tomorrow. It's a combination of practical advice, meditation and climate action to tackle eco-anxiety AND they've partnered with a non-profit which will plant a tree when you reach Day 3, Day 6 and Day 10! JOIN HERE
We only have one earth, let’s all commit to caring for it a little more.
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