Hello, Candies! Sorry for not posting for two weeks. The first, we were leaving India so writing was a bit hectic. This week, I honestly forgot to write. But, as an apology, I'm writing a double post this week; 5 eco-friendly things you can do and 4 things I've done or will do this summer with my seemingly endless free time.
1. Bar soap and shampoo
Bar soap is kind of an obvious swap since it eliminates the need for plastic body wash bottles. But what about those plastic shampoo bottles? It turns out that the folks at Lush and many other companies have started producing bar shampoo and conditioner. It's used just like regular shampoo and conditioner except for that it has to be rubbed, not squeezed, onto your hand. I've also heard that it can smell great, depending on what kind you get.
2. Forego the loofah
Since we're not using body wash anymore, you can stop using those plastic bath sponges. Not only do they create waste that's hard to recycle, they can also provide the perfect home for loads of bacteria. Instead, try lathering soap with some good old-fashioned elbow grease.
3. Ecosia!
Ecosia is a great Chrome extension that uses add revenue from all of your searches to plant trees! The German company donates 80 cents for every dollar they make to organizations that plant trees where they are needed most around the world. To add, look up Ecosia in chrome and click "Add Extension."
4. Ziploc bag replacements: reusable jars and wax wraps
Using Ziploc bags is, for obvious reasons, bad for the environment. There are, however, many replacements for them that are much more eco-friendly. For storing things in the fridge, try reusable wax wraps, which are basically pieces of cloth coated in beeswax that can be used to wrap food and keep it fresh. Otherwise, you can use old jars and containers to store and carry food.
5. THIN PLASTIC RECYCLING
Places such as Whole Foods will take old thin plastics that are normally difficult to recycle and recycle them for you if you bring them to the store. This way, you won't have to throw away as many plastic bags and the like.
And now for part two of this post...
1. Going to the beach
Especially if you participate in a beach clean up, this activity is eco-friendly and perfect for summer. Honestly though, as long as you don't add any garbage of your own to our waters, you're already helping the planet a ton.
2. baking
This isn't exactly summer-exclusive, but baking or cooking can be a great way to treat family and friends and pass time that needs passing, if you're like me. If you do bake frequently, consider a silicone baking mat instead of parchment paper so we can saaaaave the treeeees!
3. reading
I love curling up with a good book and a glass of tea or juice, so this activity is definitely one of my go-tos when I'm bored. I read on a Kindle mainly, which saves books from having to be printed and is also super convenient since I only need to look for one device to find my entire library. However, if you do read on paper, consider donating the books to your local library when you're done with them
4. cleaning
Now I know what you're thinking; what the what? Who cleans for fun? And I would be the first to admit that cleaning can be mind-numbingly boring, but it can also be therapeutic. Sometimes, it's actually enjoyable to clean and prepare for the new school year while listening to an audiobook and chilling.
That's all for this post. Make sure to comment and share, and I'll see you next Friday!
1. Bar soap and shampoo
Bar soap is kind of an obvious swap since it eliminates the need for plastic body wash bottles. But what about those plastic shampoo bottles? It turns out that the folks at Lush and many other companies have started producing bar shampoo and conditioner. It's used just like regular shampoo and conditioner except for that it has to be rubbed, not squeezed, onto your hand. I've also heard that it can smell great, depending on what kind you get.
2. Forego the loofah
Since we're not using body wash anymore, you can stop using those plastic bath sponges. Not only do they create waste that's hard to recycle, they can also provide the perfect home for loads of bacteria. Instead, try lathering soap with some good old-fashioned elbow grease.
3. Ecosia!
Ecosia is a great Chrome extension that uses add revenue from all of your searches to plant trees! The German company donates 80 cents for every dollar they make to organizations that plant trees where they are needed most around the world. To add, look up Ecosia in chrome and click "Add Extension."
4. Ziploc bag replacements: reusable jars and wax wraps
Using Ziploc bags is, for obvious reasons, bad for the environment. There are, however, many replacements for them that are much more eco-friendly. For storing things in the fridge, try reusable wax wraps, which are basically pieces of cloth coated in beeswax that can be used to wrap food and keep it fresh. Otherwise, you can use old jars and containers to store and carry food.
5. THIN PLASTIC RECYCLING
Places such as Whole Foods will take old thin plastics that are normally difficult to recycle and recycle them for you if you bring them to the store. This way, you won't have to throw away as many plastic bags and the like.
And now for part two of this post...
1. Going to the beach
Especially if you participate in a beach clean up, this activity is eco-friendly and perfect for summer. Honestly though, as long as you don't add any garbage of your own to our waters, you're already helping the planet a ton.
2. baking
This isn't exactly summer-exclusive, but baking or cooking can be a great way to treat family and friends and pass time that needs passing, if you're like me. If you do bake frequently, consider a silicone baking mat instead of parchment paper so we can saaaaave the treeeees!
3. reading
I love curling up with a good book and a glass of tea or juice, so this activity is definitely one of my go-tos when I'm bored. I read on a Kindle mainly, which saves books from having to be printed and is also super convenient since I only need to look for one device to find my entire library. However, if you do read on paper, consider donating the books to your local library when you're done with them
4. cleaning
Now I know what you're thinking; what the what? Who cleans for fun? And I would be the first to admit that cleaning can be mind-numbingly boring, but it can also be therapeutic. Sometimes, it's actually enjoyable to clean and prepare for the new school year while listening to an audiobook and chilling.
That's all for this post. Make sure to comment and share, and I'll see you next Friday!
Love this!! I've never heard of bar shampoo that's really interesting!
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