Help Better the Environment
By Stewart Wrighter
In this era where everything becomes a fad, it is sometimes
hard to find the real meaning of something or hot to go about
doing it. For example, being environmentally savvy has become
something to flaunt in popular culture. T-shirts and bags have
been plastered with recycling logos and such. Though it may
sound harsh environment labels don’t just make someone an
environmentalist. Anyone can get custom printer labels for
something and look like an expert. It takes action to be part of
a movement. It doesn’t make you a bad person for wearing these
shirts or using these bags, but wouldn’t it be even better if
you could actually support them? Here are a few ways you can be
part of the latest fad.
One of the easiest things to do now is to use eco-friendly
grocery bags. They are sold at almost every major grocery store.
Most cost a dollar or so, but are really worth it. They fit more
groceries than plastic or paper bags, and have convenient
handles. They make grocery shopping a little less tedious then
before. Most stores also offer a discount for using them, for
example one store takes three cents off for each bag you use. So
not only are you saving money, but you are reducing and reusing.
Two of the three “r’s” of eco-friendliness.
Another easy way to make a big impact is by buying a water
bottle. Plastic bottles are extremely wasteful. They are
convenient, but horrible for the environment. You can try to
reuse them a few times, but it’s so easy to forget and toss one
accidentally throw them in the trash instead of the recycling
bin. Invest in a heavy duty plastic or stainless steel water
bottle. They are great for taking to work, carrying around while
shopping and using while doing physical exercise. You just need
to grab it on your way out in the morning, and refill it
throughout the day! This will actually help you be healthier as
well. Most people drink their water, and sometimes that is the
only one they have on them. When you have your water bottle on
you all day long, you have no excuse not to drink all ten
glasses you need!
If you are trying to reduce your carbon footprint, try using
less paper in your home as well. With laptops and computer
technology today, there is less need to waste as much paper.
There is something to be said for reading books and things on an
actual page, but you can do a lot of other things paperless.
Keeping notes and paying bills no longer have to be done on
paper. You can have them stop sending you things and alert you
by email. You can log on to your account online and pay all your
bills. Word has a great program for keeping notes as well. You
can have multiple tabs for different days and activities.
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