Top 5 Ways to Live Greener in 2019
1. Pack a smarter lunch.
Been using plastic baggies? Do something kinder to the earth (and your wallet) by using reusable sandwich bags. Our pick: LunchSkins, fabric sacks that come in all kinds of bright colors and fun patterns. They fit veggies, sammies, fruit and more, and have a food-safe liner that’s also moisture-proof.
2. Grocery shop responsibly.
Across Europe and even in the states at stores like ALDI, paper and plastic bags aren’t provided at grocery stores. Everyone does the BYO thing to reduce waste. Sure, it means you have to come prepared. But you will be if you pick up our Reusable Grocery Set, which includes two nylon shopping bags and five smaller mesh bags designed for produce.
Reusable Grocery Set
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3. Change the way you sip.
You’ve heard the buzz on plastic straws and what they do to our marine life. According to the nonprofit organization For a Strawless Ocean, it’s estimated that we use more than 500 million straws every day in American and most of those end up polluting our oceans and harming the creatures that live in them. Make a vow to use an alternative, including glass, stainless steel and silicone straws (the latter is best for kids).
Simple Elegance Glass Straw
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Endurance Stainless Steel Straws
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Silicone Reusable Straws
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4. Use less paper. Period.
One of the easiest things to cut back on is paper towel usage. Sure, they’re good in a pinch to dry those dishes or clean up that spot on your counter. But reusable cotton washcloths do the same thing and don’t end up in the trash can. Try Tidy Dish Cloths, which even have a little texture for scrubbing.
5. Believe in the power of water bottles.
Gone are the days of schlepping plastic water bottles to the gym. Reusable water bottles have been a thing for a long time -- but what’s new are all of the modern designs that make them a style statement in their own right. Case in point: Klean Kanteen’s 12-oz. sport bottle for kids and 20-oz. classic bottle with sport top for adults.
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Happy 2019! Here’s to health, happiness and discovering a better, kinder way to tackle each day.
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