Please note that these also have negative effects on the environment as paper and wood lead to deforestation and many of these items can be
expensive for many; it is important to keep in mind that not everyone can help out as much as they would like so please be kind to everyone!! :D
A small (but helpful) start is to replace a household items like cleaning supplies, cooking materials, and hygienic items with reusable ones.
Below are a few small businesses that you can buy from to show some love to them and the Earth. :)
Lots of food in the grocery store is packaged with plastic. It may cost more to shop "zero-waste", but it will improve your lifestyle in the long run.
Here are some blogs with helpful tips to begin shopping plastic-free.
This may seem obvious, but with as much trash as there is, it can be very overwhelming and can turn many away from simply helping clean up places like beaches or even the side of the road.
To make it a little easier, check out a few of these websites that offer tips and instructions to give you a nice overview of cleaning up plastic.
Out of this small list, this is the most expensive way to live an eco-friendly life and one way not many think about when trying to be sustainable.
Visit these "green" websites to view and purchase furniture that does not hurt the Earth.