- Save Water. According to the EPA, the average American family typically uses over 300 gallons of water every day. ...
- Go Nontoxic at Home. ...
- Green Your Closet. ...
- Green Your Energy Use. ...
- Bank and Invest Responsibly. ...
- Choose “Good Food” ...
- Build Green. ...
- Reuse and Recycle.
What is a sustainable way of living?
Sustainable living is a practical philosophy that aims to reduce personal and societal environmental impact by making positive changes which counteract climate change and other negative environmental concerns. More simply, sustainable living is a method of reducing one's “carbon footprint”.
What are some examples of sustainable practices?
- Wind Energy.
- Solar Energy.
- Crop Rotation.
- Water efficient fixtures.
- Green Spaces.
How can a beginner be sustainable?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, & Re-purpose When we reduce our use of resources, re-use what we can, recycle what we don't need, and re-purpose old items into new ones, we help improve the environment. The best part about this example is that it is practical and something everyone can do to live more sustainably.