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Expert Tips for Living an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle

Luci Chang by Luci Chang
August 9, 2020
in Leisure & Lifestyle
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Many scientists have gone on record to talk about the harmful effects of global warming and how we are damaging the environment. This is due to high carbon emissions and plenty of litter and trash getting into our oceans. The question that people always ask though is what can we do to help?

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The problem itself seems much bigger than any of us and any efforts we make are negligible. Unfortunately, if we all think that way we are going to get nowhere in saving our planet and the environment. If everyone were to employ a few tips to go eco friendly, we could make a huge difference on our planet. Here are a few tips for living an eco-friendly lifestyle.

Turn Off Electricity

One of the best and easiest ways that you can make a difference with our climate is by turning off plenty of electricity in your house. This does not mean not using any of it. What this means, is going around and turning off any appliances, lights, or TVs that you are not using at the moment.

What is the benefit of this? Making a point to turn off any unused devices will make a huge difference when it comes to reducing waste and lowering your carbon footprint. Not only that, but you will be saving plenty of money going forward on your electricity bills. Try to keep as many things turned off as possible and only use what you need. By doing that, you can create a great household environment that is eco-friendly.

Use Eco-Friendly Products

Make the switch over to products that are much healthier for the environment. Every year, millions of straws and plastic products are littered around the world. These things do not decompose and will sit where they are left for thousands of years.

This especially becomes a problem if these products reach our oceans. Fish and aquatic life often get tangled up in plastic products or mistake it for food and attempt to eat them. This can kill plenty of aquatic life and damage the ecosystems they live in.

An alternative to this would be switching to reusable products. You can cut away plastic water bottles and instead use stainless steel reusable water bottles. They are extremely portable and can help keep your water colder for longer as well. Switching over to metal straws is another great tip. Once again, these reusable products can help keep the environment safe. Try to use as many eco-friendly products as possible.

Reducing Driving And Find Alternatives

The world we live in is heavily focused on transportation and the ways we can get around. Cars have become one of the most common pieces of technology that we use for it. Unfortunately, cars are bad for emitting and filling the atmosphere up with carbon dioxide. Fortunately, there are several solutions that you can employ to make a difference.

First, you can look into driving less. Considering walking instead of taking the car out. If you are able to carpool, do so. Not only will it save gas money, but it will lighten up traffic and help the environment out. If you don’t have to leave the house, considering staying in as well.

Next, look at alternative transportation methods. If the distance you have to travel is not too far, consider investing in a bicycle. Not only will these help you avoid traffic, but will also provide you with a great workout.

Finally, if driving is your only available option, look into eco-friendly cars and cars that are good for the environment. Electric cars and hybrids have a much lower carbon footprint than those of a standard car. This makes them an optimal choice for staying eco-friendly while still driving. Governments also provide tax benefits to those who invest in these cars. This is an attempt to make them affordable for everyone.

With so many alternatives for driving, there is no reason why you should be out every day on the road unless it is your only option. Consider all of your alternatives and make the best decision to keep your lifestyle as eco-friendly as possible.

Luci Chang

Luci Chang

Luci is a Journalism student and covers interesting topics from health to finances.

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