If everyone would choose to live green, global warming and depletion of natural resources would become a thing of the past, simply because everyone would do their part in a mission to conserve the environment.
Benefits of Living a Green Lifestyle
There are countless benefits awaiting you if you choose to adopt a greener lifestyle.
Reduced pollution
By becoming aware of your energy consumption, you can take action to reduce your carbon footprint.
Reduced energy bill
By living green, you get to conserve energy and this energy efficient lifestyle you can significantly cut your United Illuminating bill. Therefore, being green is also economical.
Preserve natural resources
Green living is sustainable living that aims to avoid the depletion of natural resources.
Healthier life
Going green means you will eat more fruits and vegetables, while making an effort to avoid unhealthy ingredients. Junk food does not only have empty calories, but it also makes you more prone to health risks.
Living Green on a Budget
There are many easy ways to make your life greener which will in turn reduce your energy consumption, lower your utility bill and therefore, benefit your budget.
Don’t wait for the economic crisis to get even worse to learn to be creative and discover ways to reduce your energy consumption.
Green Lifestyle Tips
Making the shift towards living an environmentally friendly lifestyle can help improve your health and overall quality of life.
Below is a list of achievable endeavors that could even be fun as we all fight for a greener future.
Save energy
Saving energy has real and tangible benefits. Although some techniques will require an initial investment, they pay for themselves in the long-run. You can begin with low-energy lightbulbs such as LED that both consume less and last more than their traditional counterparts. Use lids when cooking to reduce the amount of energy that escapes from opened pans and pots. If you can afford it, insulate your home so your HVAC system does not have to work as hard.
Save water
Saving water will reduce both your environmental impact as well as your water bill. Use short cycles for washing, fix leaks to prevent unnecessary water waste, turn off the tap when brushing your teeth and boil only as much water as you need. If you can afford it, invest in energy-efficient appliances such
Reduce reliance on fuel
Avoid driving a car when you can. If you must, try sharing a ride.
Go organic
The demand for food is increasing with a rising population and therefore, the strain on ecologies and habitats increases. This is a very complex topic but there are many things you can do to ease the strain by buying local products. The point is to keep looking for fair-trade and environmentally friendly food options such as avoiding unnecessary packaging and eating less meat.
Ditch plastics
Avoid bottled water. Don’t use plastic bags.
Discover the second-hand and re-purpose world – or at least recycle and share
There are many services and apps online that help consumers discover the magic of second-hand items. If this isn’t your thing, at least make sure that you recycle the items you no longer need. With overconsumption, we forgot we can share or borrow books, DVDs, clothes, devices or accessories and do it recycling.
Grow your food
Growing your own food will not only save you money but it will also help you live a healthier life as you will have control of the process from A to Z. Harmful ingredients aside, by participating actively in the process, you will also be more mindful.
Create new ‘green’ traditions
Celebrate the ‘green way’ to inspire others. Make holidays green by making your own presents and gift wrapping them in a more sustainable manner. Learn to celebrate any occasion in a green manner such as using recycled paper and find new purpose to used goods to reduce waste that stays after any event. Show others that you can enjoy life by being green.
Takeaway
It’s time to realize that there is no planet B. The reality we created is that aquatic animals are suffocating because there’s too much plastic in the ocean and we created that reality. It is our responsibility to clean it up and save the planet that already gave us so much. Moreover, ditching unnecessary chemicals, unhealthy foods and environment-unfriendly habits will altogether make a healthier you.
