There Is Still Time To Make a Green Resolution!

It is start of a new decade which means that it is also a great time for new greener beginnings. If the idea of taking on a cleaner and more carbon neutral lifestyle seems daunting you, try our easy, environmentally-friendly resolutions.

• Reconsider your paper usage.

  • While paper products are more environmentally friendly than plastic, we still use way too much. Before you take that paper bag or print out that memo, think about whether you need it.
    

• Turn off lights and devices when you are not using them.

  • Stake those energy vampires. If you aren’t using it, shut it down.
    

• Try second hand shopping, upcycling, donating or recycling your garment.

  • Fast fashion is bad for the planet. Consider purchasing previously loved quality goods or creating something new out of an older piece of clothing. If you need to dispose of your old garment try donating or recycling it, for example in any H&M store location.

• Bring your own reusable utensils.

  • Reusable bags, cups and lunch boxes go a long way toward reducing the amount of waste we create.

• Air dry your clothes

  • Not only it helps your clothes to last longer but it also saves energy and money

• Drive les

  • You can instead try to walk, bike, take public transit, car pool, etc. more often.

• Plan your shopping and reduce food waste

  •    If you are organizing a party and you are not sure how much food you will need, you can use a tool to help estimate how much food you will need based on your head count, e.g. Save the Food's Guest-imator and remember to freeze anything extra that won't last in the refrigerator.

• Use reusable shopping and produce bags

  • As much as plastic may be unavoidable in some industries, such as health care, bags seem to be going out of fashion. Stay in in mew decade by using reusable shopping and produce bags!

Happy greener 2020 to all!