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Simple Steps for Smart Sustainability Healthy Habits, Happy Planet
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Our lifestyles and purchasing choices affect more than our personal well-being — they can change the course of our environment. Just as we should always look for new ways to maintain and strengthen our physical and mental health, we should also explore different opportunities to preserve our natural resources. Here are two simple ways to incorporate sustainability into your everyday life. Saving resources is simple. If you want to live more sustainably, focus on the little things first. Use reusable bags when grocery shopping, and avoid purchasing plastic utensils and other single-use products. Opt for energy-efficient home appliances, and fix any leaky faucets in your home or replace them with low-flow variants. While there’s nothing revolutionary about these recommendations, following them may provide quick and easy ways to drastically reduce your water consumption and utility bills. If you’re looking to advance your eco-friendly practices, consider growing your own herbs and vegetables. Not only will you have great- tasting food grown right in your yard, but you’ll also enjoy the exercise, exposure to natural light, and stress relief that come from gardening. What you wear affects the world. You may not have realized it until now, but a person’s wardrobe plays a significant role in protecting our planet. Although frugal clothing shoppers may think they’re saving money by opting for low-price attire, they’re actually doing their budgets — and our nation’s landfills and oceans — a great disservice. Research by the marketing consulting firm McKinsey & Company reveals that cheap clothing is often thrown away after only seven wears. While you may pay more upfront for a higher-quality dress or pair of pants, they’ll likely last longer than any three-for-one deal at your local discount big-box store ever could. Base your clothing purchase on durability over saving dollars — and consider donating your worn-out outfits instead of tossing them in the trash.
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