What you do matters

Buy clothes that are made to last — Consumers throw away an average of 70 pounds of clothing each year, yikes! To reduce your personal wastage, choose to shop from ethical and sustainable brands, only shop when you need something, and buy garments that you will wear over and over again. Say no to fast fashion and find retailers (like Elizabeth Leigh) and brands that are committed to purposeful shopping, purchase with a purpose.

Start growing. Start small. Your favorite herd, like basil.
Wash you clothes in cold water. This will save you money, help your clothes last longer, and help the environment. Use laundry detergent formulated for cold water.
Turn the H2O OFF....when washing your hands, brushing your teeth, doing the dishes.
Unplug anything that is not being used, electronics still use a small amount of energy when they are plugged in, even when they are turned off.
Turn off your lights when you leave a room.
Don’t use plastic bags at checkout. Instead, take your own bags for groceries.
Hang your wet clothes on a drying line or rack instead of using a powered dryer.
Take the stairs over the elevator, also a great workout.
Sustainable living describes a lifestyle that attempts to reduce an individual’s or society’s use of the Earth’s natural resources, and one’s personal resources.

This can seem incredibly daunting and overwhelming to reduce your environmental footprint. But if you break it down into small steps, you realize changes can be a new adventure and some are simple enough to implement today!

Start small, pick 2 or 3 things to try this week.

Vlog: Sustainability and Privilege