These Common Routines And Household Items Are More Damaging To Our Planet Than You Realize; Here's What To Do (And Use) Instead

Nifty·Posted 13 hours ago These Common Routines And Household Items Are More Damaging To Our Planet Than You Realize; Here’s What To Do (And Use) InsteadBest of all, some of these are HUGE money-savers, too. Our planet is pretty cool. It’s treated the human race well for thousands of years, so if you are looking to return the favor, there are many eco-friendly steps you can take to help the Earth. Here are some eco-friendly swaps you can make right now and even save some cash in the process: 1. BYOSB! (Bring your own shopping bag!) 2.LED lights are the real deal for you and the planet. 3. Install lights that work on timers rather than flipping switches frivolously. 4. Swap plastic bottles for reusable water bottles. 5. While we’re at it, trade in your plastic cups for glass cups. 6. Mason jars. Mason jars everywhere! 7. Add some plants to your house and keep them in your new glass bottles and jars! 8. Glass storage containers should replace plastic containers. 9. Buy nuts, grains, and seeds in bulk…and use your glass containers to fill up. 10. Invest in your own reusable straw so you don’t have to keep going through plastic ones. 11. Have cast-iron cookware replace all your nonstick cookware. 12. Bring back lunchboxes for all ages! Ditch the paper bags. 13. Swap your body wash for simple eco-friendly bars of soap. 14. Make your coffee at home. 15. Try to use cloth towels, or even a handkerchief, instead of going through endless paper towels. 16. Start using low-VOC paints around the house. 17. Try out biodegradable silk or charcoal floss for your dental hygiene. 18. Bamboo toothbrushes are as cool as they sound. 19. Make the swap to organic cotton tampons or pads. 20. Ditch disposable razors for safety razors. 21. Swap out running your water all the time for NOT WASTING SO MUCH WATER! Do you have any eco-friendly tips you’d like to share? Comment below!
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