The Quickie: How To Live Sustainably In 12 Easy Steps

Sustainability is extra top-of-mind with Earth Day this week, and in the past year alone, we’ve seen just how huge an impact our small actions can have on the environment. (Seriously, just watch David Attenborough’s new doc…in just a few weeks after lockdown, air pollution cleared so much in Jalandhar, India, that the snowy peaks of the Himalayas were visible for the FIRST TIME IN THREE DECADES!) 

We’ve really wanted to improve our carbon footprints and become more eco-conscious, so in this week’s quickie, we’re giving you 12 easy tips for going green that you can implement around your kitchen, living room, bathroom, closet, shopping habits, and outdoor space to live a more sustainable life. 

Listen to this week’s chat to learn more about:

• The impact you can make by substituting plant-based alternatives a few times a week
• The scoop on what you can and can’t put in the recycle, garbage and green bin
• Sustainable food storage tips we learned from our Grandmas
• How to reduce your waste when grocery shopping
• Reducing your kitchen waste (i.e. eco-friendly swaps for paper towels!) 
• Buying second hand furniture and Gill’s tips for upcycling your home decor
• The impact you can make by switching to LED lights
• The environmental, health & financial benefits of DIY cleaning products
• How switching to a safety razor can save you $5,000!
• The dirty truth behind fast fashion & enviro-friendly clothing brands we love
• How to revive, repurpose or sell clothes you no longer love
• How to start a garden and grow your own food, even if you don’t have a backyard/balcony

We hope this helps you make some simple swaps and changes in your life that will make a big difference for our beautiful planet! 

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