The biggest thing that readers can do to help the environment is to turn off lights when they’re not being used, turn off running water when it’s not being used, recycle when needed, and not litter. It’s the most basic things that I and others do in our daily lives to live more sustainably. (“Approaching Jamaica” by somegeekintn is licensed under CC BY 2.0) Continue reading Earth Week 17

A big thing that many people actually do incorrectly without knowing it is recycling. It is very important to recycle correctly. This includes knowing what can and can’t be recycled and making sure the items you put in the recycling bin are rinsed or washed clean. Our recycling systems need a lot of work, but it comes down to the commitment of the people who … Continue reading Earth Week 18

Gardens. Loads and loads of gardens, or like a mini-farm in your backyard. – Sparsh (“Redwoods star” by wolf4max is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) Continue reading Earth Week 19

Educate yourself on items that your recycling company accepts and thoroughly clean out containers before recycling. To me, living sustainably at it’s core is simply being aware of the impact your actions can have on the environment, and taking the initiative to reduce that impact. Everything helps. (“Monarch Migration” by nhanusek is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) Continue reading Earth Week 20

Living sustainably is essential to ensure the future of humanity on Earth. While drastic changes are often hard to make, there are many small adjustments you could make to your daily routines which can have a large impact on the environment. Plastic is only becoming an increasingly common item in our everyday lives. From bottles to electronics, plastics are becoming a cornerstone of consumer products, … Continue reading Earth Week 13

Try to save energy wherever you can. Turn off the lights and let some sunlight into your room for a change (“Nature” by @Doug88888 is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) Continue reading Earth Week 14

Food is a big factor in sustainability. Eating less meat and getting organic foods helps the environment a lot. (“Dandelion wind” by @Doug88888 is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) Continue reading Earth Week 15

Personally, living sustainably means choosing alternatives that are reusable and create the least waste possible. However, disposing of our waste is just as important as well. One fun and interesting way to make your daily routine more sustainable is by compacting your garbage into eco bricks. An eco brick is a plastic water bottle packed tightly with plastic waste, and it can be used to … Continue reading Earth Week 16

Be conscious of your global footprint and become educated on environmental health and sustainability. Find what aspects you find most interesting and advocate for the preservation of life on our planet. Recognize your waste and how to properly sort it and try and establish a compost bin for your own home. Reduce the amount of water waste and minimize support for industries such as dairy … Continue reading Earth Week 10

Be conscious of your global footprint and become educated on environmental health and sustainability. Find what aspects you find most interesting and advocate for the preservation of life on our planet. Recognize your waste and how to properly sort it and try and establish a compost bin for your own home. Reduce the amount of water waste and minimize support for industries such as dairy … Continue reading Earth Week 11