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Going Green - 13 ways to reduce your carbon footprint

13 WAYS TO I Reduceyour Carbon Footprint Stop being a 'fossil fool' and try these simple tips to live a more sustainable lifestyle: Reuse Shopping Bags V Reduce plastic bags in landfills and oceans. / Keep a few in your car, backpack,or purse. Bring Reusable Containers For Takeout V Reduce the amount of styrofoam in landfills and the environment. VStainless steel or glass containers keep food fresher for longer. Use A Stainless Steel Water Bottle V Save money while also reducing plastic pollution. V Stainless steel is safer than plastic water bottles, which contain harmful chemicals like BPA. Revamp Your Personal Care Routine Use specially formulated bar soaps for body wash, shampo0, & conditioner. Store your soaps in tin containers. Carry Reusable Utensils & Straws V Reduce single-use plastic whenever you order takeout. V Look for utensils made with biodegradable and sustainable materials, like bamboo. Buy in Bulk V Reduce your use of single-use plastic bags. V Stock up less often with big trips, and refill your existing containers. Shop At Local Farmers Markets VBuy fresh fruits and vegetables without single-use plastic. Shopping local reduces the carbon footprint of long-distance produce shipping. Say No To The Plastic Saver On Pizza Enjoy pizza delivery without adding to plastic pollution. VAsk for no extra sauces, spice packets, and other sources of single-use plastic. Cut Out Sodas & Plastic Bottled Drinks Cutting high-sugar sodas is healthier for you and the planet. V Try fresh fruit instead of bottled juice, which contains more vitamins and nutrients. BYO Bag to the Bakery Use a large cloth drawstring bag or clean pillowcase. V Transfer to an airtight container. Plant a Garden V Try growing your own food to reduce plastic waste. V Affordable hydroponic systems allow anyone to become a backyard, windowsill, or balcony farmer. Reusable Food Wrap V Beeswax food wrap is biodegradable and reusable up to 100 times. V It allows your food to breathe, eliminates plastic pollution, and reduces food waste. Support Environmentally Friendly Companies Corporate finights 200 Globel 100 reselts V As a conscientious consumer, you can vote with your dollar. hr V Check out Corporate Knights' list of 2019 Top 100 Most Sustainable Global Corporations. With the planet in peril, it's more important than ever to reduce, reuse, recycle, and repeat! F

Going Green - 13 ways to reduce your carbon footprint

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