DON’T THINK — JUST GO GREEN!
3 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Impact on the Environment
Living a sustainable, zero-waste lifestyle is all the rage these days. Celebrities like Mark Ruffalo, Jessica Alba, and Emma Watson continue to make big waves by supporting eco-conscious causes and by boasting their eco-friendly products. Not everyone has the budget or the ability to go as eco-friendly as our celebrity counterparts, but “going green” isn’t as difficult as you may think. This Earth Day, try adapting some of these easy eco-friendly tips into your daily life! REDUCE YOUR RELIANCE ON SINGLE-USE ITEMS. Swap out items like paper towels, plastic water bottles, shampoos and conditioners, straws, plastic bags, and other single-use products that fulfill a need for you once and then end up in a landfill. Instead, find creative ways to avoid these single-use products. You can cut up old shirts to use as rags, fill up reusable water bottles instead of buying throwaway plastic ones, and use cloth bags instead of plastic sacks at the grocery store. If you’re looking for new products, consider shampoo bars or refillable bottles for hair care products from companies like Plaine Products or EcoRoots. EAT LESS MEAT. We’re not saying you have to give up your cheeseburgers or ribs, but opting for fewer meat-focused meals could create big impacts on a global scale.
According to the Center for a Livable Future, if just 32% of Americans opted for meatless meals one day each week, it would be equivalent to reducing the impact of emissions from 1.6 million cars each year. Swap meat for beans, tofu, cauliflower, squashes, or a vegetarian soup. Delish.com has a great selection of vegetarian-based meals if you’re ready to start.
SHOP LOCALLY. When you venture into “Meatless Monday” or search for products that reduce your single-use footprint, consider shopping locally. According to Transport & Environment, shipping could contribute to 10% of all carbon emissions by 2050. One way you can help reduce the reliance on global shipping is by focusing on locally sourced products and foods. Shop for produce at the local farmer’s market, seek out local crafters for gifts, and buy your clothes from local retailers who purchased the materials locally. Large store chains can also have local sections that make this endeavor easier! To get started, check with your local chamber of commerce for a list of shops to visit.
NONINVASIVE ANIMALS THAT HELP ELIMINATE PESTS FROM YOUR PROPERTY
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The circle of life can serve as one of the most effective pest control strategies there is. Why not put it to good use and invite some noninvasive and harmless critters into your yard? Here are just a few creatures that could help you with pest control. NO. 1: CATS Aside from being endearing pets, cats are excellent hunters that gain their skills on instinct. They are carnivorous by nature, which makes it useful when you want to get rid of rodents and other small animals that threaten your property. Cats have always been effective pest control agents, so you might as well drop by your local shelter and adopt one. NO. 2: DOGS With their excellent sense of smell, dogs can sniff out even the tiniest of pests like bed bugs or carpet beetles. Although dogs require time and effort to take care of, they are willing to help you out in more ways than one. Their uses range from keeping pests out of your home to guarding your house from intruders. They’re also very lovable companions that could give you affection for years to come.
might want to invite some harmless little frogs into your yard, especially if you have an insect problem. Insects are a frog’s natural prey, so having some of these amphibians around could curb the population of pests such as mosquitoes, crickets, and others bugs. NO. 4: FISH Like frogs, fish do well in curbing the insect population flying around near a body of water such as a pond. Fish can feed on mosquito larvae and other pests that lay their eggs in water. They’re great not only for aesthetics, but also for keeping the number of insects down as well. NO. 5: SNAKES If you’re not easily spooked out, you may want to introduce some harmless, non-venomous snakes into your yard. Black rat snakes and garter snakes are rather docile reptiles that rely on constriction instead of venom to neutralize their prey. They’re great for keeping rodents out, and they leave almost zero trace of their own carnage. While they can’t eradicate pests right away, these animals can be a long-term solution to a growing pest problem. You just need to make sure that they’re not invasive to the local ecosystem, and you’re good to go!
NO. 3: FROGS Do you live near a body of water? Perhaps you even have a small pond nearby. If so, you
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