SOMETIMES, SMALL ACTIONS HAVE BIG IMPACTS. MAKING A DIFFERENCE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE DIFFICULT, EXPENSIVE OR TIME-CONSUMING. AS A MATTER OF FACT, SOMETIMES, WE CAN MAKE SMALL CHANGES HERE AND THERE WITHOUT MAKING ANY DRASTIC LIFE-CHANGING TURNAROUNDS AT ALL. BY PAYING ATTENTION TO DETAILS, YOUR ACTIONS MAY HAVE A FAR BIGGER IMPACT THAN YOU COULD EVER HAVE IMAGINED. BELOW WE HAVE LISTED SOME OF THESE SMALL CHANGES THAT WILL LEAD TO JUST BIG DIFFERENCES.
1. PLEASE REUSE
Reusing things is the easiest way to do something for the environment. Producing things takes natural resources and pollutes the environment, where as reusing something that is already made saves the resources. Absolutely everyone can do it, rich or poor, as it is for free.
All Bag-all products are specifically designed to last a really long time and can be used and reused, hundreds, if not thousands, of times. A reusable fabric bag is a great investment! Keep it in your purse and bring it around always! Whether you’re at the grocery store or in the mall, say no to plastic.
2. Don’t use paper towels
Think about it - do you really need to dry your hands on paper towels after a visit to the bathroom. Or press the dryer, which consumes a huge amount of energy? The answer is no. Wash your hands, then let them air dry. They are dry in a matter of minutes. We promise! Can you imagine how many trees this would save yearly? Hundreds of thousands is our guess!
3. Say goodbye to plastic straws!
With all of the alternatives we’re being offered today, there’s really no need to use traditional, plastic straws anymore. At this point, straws made of paper, bamboo, or metall can be found in most cities and stores. In Brooklyn, you’ll see people who bring their foldable, reusable straws everywhere! Do the planet a favor and skip plastic :)
4. DON’T LEAVE THE WATER RUNNING
Winter has hit New York and it’s getting colder and colder outside. However, skipping those long showers and turning the water off between shampooing and conditioning, and when brushing your teeth, makes a huge difference for the environment.
The same goes for doing the dishes. Turn the water off in-between rinsing plates and save tons of water!
5. A Vegetarian meal a day keeps the… climate change away
It’s a known fact that meat consumption isn’t the best for the environment - and it turns out - our bodies. Have you seen the movie Game Changer on Netflix? They make the point that eating meat is the equivalent to what smoking used to be, meaning adds for smoking back in the day showed cigarets to be healthy. Many now believe that meat is straight up bad for your health and causes many deaths a year. If you do not believe you can be a vegetarian full time, at least go vegetarian a few days a week. Cutting back on meat and being more mindful of other alternatives doesn’t hurt, and it’ll benefit both your body and the environment.
6. Get a reusable water bottle
Again, cutting back on plastic is one of the best things we can do for the environment. Getting a reusable water bottle that you can refill over and over again will save hundreds of plastic bottles every year! Also, what a great opportunity this is to get a unique water bottle and show off your style in a cool way.
