Tips For A Green Summer
This summer may feel different from previous ones, but it doesn't mean that you still can't have fun while keeping it green. There are a number of ways to keep the environment in mind when you make your summer plans. That way your summer can be fun and eco friendly all at the same time!
Tips To Stay Green This Summer
Try out these tips to have fun this summer while still being eco friendly!
- Plant a Garden: Planting a garden at home is a great way to enjoy the fruits (and veggies) of your labor. Also, you will be consuming your food in a sustainable way while getting the benefits of working outside in your garden. Plus, home grown fruits and veggies are delicious and convenient!
- Shop at Your Local Farmer's Market:
Not everyone is able to have a garden at home or grow all the produce that they would like in their home garden. Therefore, a Farmer's Market is a great place to get local and fresh produce. It's a great way to support your local farmers and reduce the emissions in your food chain.
- Walk or Bike:
Walking and biking aren't only great ways to get some cardio in, but also awesome transportation methods.
If you are able to walk or bike you should consider doing so to work, the store, and anywhere that is within a reasonable distance. Plus, these transportation methods cut down the carbon footprint of your everyday travels.
- Carry In, Carry Out:
Respecting the environment is a big part of enjoying the outdoors. Hence, if you are planning to go hiking, camping, or spend anytime outdoors this summer, make sure you carry out what you carried in with you. If there is not a proper receptacle to dispose of your garbage in the outdoors, bring it home with you and dispose of it properly there.
- Green Sunscreen:
Protecting ourselves from the sun is important when spending time outdoors.
When picking out your sunscreen, look for one that is eco friendly and mineral based. Not only is it better for the environment, but it is better for your skin and health as well.
- Indoor Plants:
Bring some greenery inside this summer with indoor plants.
Indoor plants are an excellent way to brighten up your home. Additionally, they also serve as natural air purifiers.
Therefore, you can feel better about the air you are breathing when you are running the AC and are inside on a scorching hot day.
- Make Meals at Home:
Making more meals at home is a superb way to cut down on the emissions in your food chain. Plus, if you are able to use produce from your garden or local Farmer's Market in your meals, you are helping the local economy while getting to have delicious and fresh meals from the comfort of your home.
- Hang Your Clothes to Dry:
If you have the space to do so, hanging your clothes to dry in the warm weather is a great alternative to using the dryer. Not only does it cut back on your carbon footprint, but it also gives your clothes that fresh smell. Also, the UV rays from the sun help to kill any lingering bacteria on clothing.
- Repurpose Your Water:
Water is essential to staying healthy all year long, especially in the heat of summer. This summer be sure to use any water leftover in your water bottle or from waiting for the shower to heat up to water your plants or put in your pet's water dish. It's a great way to not let water go to waste.
- Unplug:
Getting away from technology and enjoying the outdoors with friends and family is one of the best parts of summer. Before you run outside, check that small appliances and technology that don't need to be plugged in are unplugged. It helps you save on your energy bill and reduce your carbon footprint.
Do you have other tips for having fun and being green this summer? We would love to know what they are! Also, if you are looking to make a big change in reducing your carbon footprint this summer you should consider going solar. It helps you stay green all year long! To learn more about going solar you can reach out to us here!
*These tips were originally published in a Biofriendly Planet article that you can find here.
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