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I made this article because I’m sure everyone has heard of the climate crisis is this bad, we need to take action now, that kind of thing. But no one has actually told us how. These are a couple of easy, fairly cheap and simple options that if everyone does, will make a big difference in the world.
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#1
Don’t Waste Food
When food goes to the landfill, it causes a gas called methane which is a really potent greenhouse gas. Saving food for leftovers is very useful.
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#2
Take Home Leftovers From The Restaurant To Eat Later. This Reduces Food Waste And Makes It Easier To Plan Meals In The Future
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3points
#3
Buy Clothes From Thrift Shops. They Are Usually Cheaper, And Much More Eco-Friendly
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Kobe (she) 1 year ago
And not buy too much to begin with. Stop wanting more. Buying too much second-hand is still too much. And if we would actually wear what we buy and stop losing interest in it, it would not end up as much in the second-hand shop anyways. Of course, there can be some reasons to give it away, like weight change, but most of it ends there simply because we don't like it anymore.
#4
Using Reusable Metal Water Bottles Instead Of Plastic Ones Is Easy And Really Helpful
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#5
Bring Your Own Reusable Bags To Stores Means Cutting Down On Carbon Footprint From Plastic Bags
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Jude Corrigan 1 year ago
I always have reusable bags. But they are usually in the boot of the car or at home when I need them.
#6
Donate Old Toys And Things You Don’t Want Anymore, So Someone Else Doesn’t Have To Buy Something New
This reduces the number of items produced, and you won’t have to throw away your old stuff.
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Andrea Mercado 1 year ago
Wish this was true, had three boxes of old baby clothes and toys. Was trying to find a shelter that would take them but most if not all wanted newly purchased items in original wrapping...
#7
Buy Things Like Sauce And Soap In Big Containers, Instead Of A Bunch Of Tiny Ones. This Reduces The Amount Of Plastic Used
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Jude Corrigan 1 year ago (edited)
I buy the shampoo and conditioner from the hairdressers. The bottles are 1 litre and lasts me & my partner 18 months. It cost me £30 for both bottles.
#8
Shopping Online Can Be Useful, But It Creates A Lot Of Excess Carbon Footprint From Shipping And Extra Packaging. It Is A Lot Better To Go To Stores In Person
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Kobe (she) 1 year ago
Not necessarily. Only if you go by bike and buy just that one item you need. One deliveryman can serve a lot of homes - only one vehicle on the road. Many delivery cars are now electric. If all the people they serve would all go in separate cars - I'm not that sure anymore.
#9
Wearing And Buying More Durable Clothes That You Can Wear For A Long Time Means You Don’t Have To Buy As Much Stuff, Which Is Really Good For The Environment
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#10
Bike, Walk Carpool, Or Use Public Transportation Whenever You Can. This Reduces The Carbon Footprint From Cars
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1point
#11
Try To Buy Local, Organic Food. Non-Organic Foods Are Harmful To The Environment And Probably Not As Healthy
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#12
When You Have Food Waste, Try To Compost It. This Will Turn It Into Soil For Future Gardens And Reduce The Emission Of Methane
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#13
Meat Wastes A Lot Of Water And Makes A Big Carbon Footprint
Avoiding meat and eating plant based alternatives cuts down carbon footprint by a lot.
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#14
When You Go To A Restaurant, Try To Ask For No Straw When Getting A Drink
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#15
Dairy Milk Creates A Lot Of Greenhouse Gasses, And Non-Dairy Alternatives Are Much More Eco-Friendly
Things like almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, rice milk, and others are much better for the environment.
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Kobe (she) 1 year ago
Or tapwater if drinkable. That you don't need to go to the store for. No need to package it. Very versatile as well.
#16
Bringing Your Own Reusable Silverware To Restaurants Means They Won’t Have To Give You Plastic Single Use Utensils
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What do you think ?
Tim Nicebutdim 1 year ago (edited)
Don't have kids, the world is overpopulated, the veggie thing won't work, more plastic is being replaced by vegetable matter packaging putting more stress on overfarming and more forests being cut down. Sorry kids, you're all gonna die because your politicians are corrupt and human beings are terrible.
Tim Nicebutdim 1 year ago (edited)
Don't have kids, the world is overpopulated, the veggie thing won't work, more plastic is being replaced by vegetable matter packaging putting more stress on overfarming and more forests being cut down. Sorry kids, you're all gonna die because your politicians are corrupt and human beings are terrible.
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