Earth, sadly, isn’t looking its best. A growing population of people need more and more resources. Unfortunately, not everyone is giving back what they take. If you’ve recently decided you want to start being more green, then you might be feeling guilty about the way you’ve been living in the past. Don’t worry, it’s never too late to change! Here are some easy tips for eco-friendly living.
First of all, get informed on the relevant issues. A lot of people think they’re doing all they possibly can for the world simply by recycling. It would be lovely if this was all there is to it. Odds are, there are quite a few things which you don’t know about going green. Using disposable tampons and liners, for example, has a few eco-friendly alternatives. Some of the hard-core eco warriors would be very happy if you stopped eating meat for moral reasons. However you feel about cows and pigs, buying less meat can reduce the amount of harmful methane gas in the world. There are a lot of information sources available to you, so get reading! The Conservation Institute website is a great place to start.
My next tip is to get a bike. Or, if you hate the feel of riding these things, try not to be lazy! Many of us are now used to driving our cars everywhere. I’m sure you can remember some recent trip which you could have made easily without a car. Until electric cars are perfected, it’ll be a good idea to find some kind of alternative transport. By riding a push-bike to work, or even walking, you’ll be stopping a lot of harmful fumes from entering the atmosphere. If all those polar bears can’t convince you to abandon your car, then think about yourself. Leaving the car at home will save you money on gas, and will also give you a great motive to exercise.
Finally, try to eat more meals using raw food. If you’re anything like the average homeowner, then this suggestion may sound crazy! Though you may not think it, there are a lot of wonderful recipes which require no heating at all. Check out Rawmazing for some examples. Aside from making sure your family’s eating healthily, this will help you cut down on the electricity and gas you use. The debate about whether gas or electric cooking is better for the environment is still going on. However, when you take cooking out of the process altogether, you can be sure that you’re causing the minimum amount of harm to the earth. From sushi to exotic salads, there’s no limit to the meals you can create. Your family may be a little hostile to the idea at first, but keep trying. Going raw for only one day of the week still does a lot of good.
There you have some of the easiest advice on creating a green lifestyle. Of course, there’s always more that could be done, but these steps will get you off to a fantastic start.
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