Things to do to help save the fuckin’ planet
1. Hang clothes out to dry inside or outside your home
2. Use cloth napkins that are washable/reusable
3. Make sure your home is properly insulated - this’ll be cheaper in the long run too
4. Buy rechargeable batteries
5. Always reuse plastic bags, don’t buy new ones, invest in cloth bags/tote bags/reusable bags
6. Reduce the physical mail you get - ask for emails instead
7. Use matches rather than plastic lighters
8. Buy cotton swabs with paper rather than plastic
9. Buy plants for your house or garden
10. Go to the library or buy second-hand books from charity shops, online etc.
11. Donate things on Facebook, freecycle etc - someone else might need your junk
12. Buy biodegradable dog poo bags
13. Avoid beef and lamb for yourself and your pets - it’s the worst meat for the environment
14. Buy biodegradable baby wipes
15. Try meat-free days, try good vegan alternatives or even go vegetarian (hit me up for tips and recommendations)
16. Decline plastic straws in restaurants or bring your own reusable ones
17. Buy a reusable travel mug - places like Costa and Starbucks give you money off if you bring your own mug!
18. Donate old towels, blankets, bedding etc to dog/cat shelters
19. Buy local produce when available
20. Buy coffee and chocolate that says it protects the rainforests e.g. Fairtrade
21. Switch the plugs off at the wall before you leave the house/while you’re asleep
22. Take your phone to a recycling centre when you get a new one
23. When at ATMs or self-checkouts, don’t print your receipts or ask for them to be emailed instead
24. Turn off your car while waiting to pick someone up
25. Use sites like FreeRice.com and Ecosia to plant trees and donate rice to the hungry
26. Grow your own food - it’s cheaper
27. Eat less meat and dairy!
29. Use leftover water to water your plants - like the strained water from cooking vegetables
30. Turn off the lights when you’re not in the room
31. Buy energy-efficient bulbs
32. Turn off the tap while you’re brushing your teeth
33. Take public transportation, car share, walk or cycle
34. Recycle - can’t believe I have to say that one
36. Go to charity-shops, second-hand stores, thrift stores or whatever they’re called - use Depop, Ebay etc. and buy second-hand
37. Donate and sell on rather than throwing away
38. Freeze food before it goes bad - fruit, veg, bread etc. and leftovers
39. Get a reusable water bottle - stop buying plastic bottles
40. Get out and vote, go to protests, sign petitions online, email local businesses
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