What can you do to Save The Environment?

How will we save the environment? The problem is real. We don’t need to go very far to see it, but the big question is “what can you do about it?”

I’m not saying that it’s all your problem and you alone have to fix it, but the truth is that every one of us needs to be accountable for the way we live our lives. Are we a part of the problem in the way we live?

We have to be honest with ourselves. As an individual on planet earth, we have the responsibility to maintain a lifestyle that does the least damage to our planet.

Where are you in the climate change / save the environment debates? Your voice matters.

Do you:

Let all the talk about climate change and the environment wash over you? Put it in the too hard basket to do anything about. What can I do to change anything?
Feel uncomfortable about the current state of the environment but feel powerless to do anything about it?
Get angry and frustrated when you see big companies abusing the planet with their pollution, etc or taking all our natural resources and making loads of money from it? They’re the ones who need to do something. I can’t change anything.
Know that it’s time for you to do something but have no idea where to start.
Already have an active plan for limiting your footprint on the planet and are working hard to explain to others what they can do?
Or do you have your own, very unique category that you fit into?

In looking at Loving This Life and thinking about what I want it to stand for, I realized that as a part of loving this life we need to care for the planet that provides us with all we need to survive!

So, you will find more information, resources and ideas to start discussion and raise awareness of what we can do to save the environment. We’ll also point you to some products that we think are worth trying to help to you to minimize your footprint.

START SIMPLY OR SIMPLY START TO SAVE THE PLANET

Do you let all the talk about “saving the environment” or doing something about “climate change” just wash over you and brush it off into the too hard basket?

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I know I have for too long. I’ve tried over the years to “do my bit” but the truth is we’re all going to have to work harder to help our planet survive.

I live in Australia where one of our greatest national treasures, the great barrier reef, is under threat. Many of our treasured species are under threat of being endangered – e.g. the koala. Check it out here: https://www.wwf.org.au/what-we-do/species/koala#gs.9hhvn3

So, where do we start to make a difference?

I’m no expert, but these are some of the things that I’ve done to get started…

1. Collect all the plastic packaging we use in a week and take it back to my supermarket where they have large bins to recycle plastic.
2. Stop using plastic bags while shopping. It takes some getting used to – remembering to take your shopping bags with you, but it’s worth it. There are numerous bags when you stop and think about it. Bags to carry all your shopping; bags to put your produce into (instead of using their plastic bags); bags to carry your purchases from general shops (clothing; shoes; etc.) But remember, use up what you already have. If you can’t recycle any plastic bags that you have then use them over and over again.
3. Buy products in bulk. I started buying the double length toilet paper and buy this in bulk. It saves on some of the plastic they wrap them in.
4. Stop buying water in plastic bottles. Buy a couple of environmentally friendly water bottles and refill these from your tap. I have several. One next to me when sleeping, working, etc. and a smaller one to fit in my bag while walking around.
5. Invest in a good travel mug for your tea and coffee and use this instead of the disposable mugs.
6. Check out the plastic containers you use for storage, etc. – again, don’t throw them out and buy more environmentally friendly ones. But, when you need to get new ones, why not replace them with long lasting products that don’t harm the planet.
7. I’ve stopped buying face wipes to cleanse my face. I got into the habit of using one of these every day without thinking how much this adds up to! Instead just use a cleanser with water or, like me, you can invest in something like Face halo makeup removers. They’re not cheap, but you can use them over and over again as they can be washed in your washing machine.

These are all pretty obvious things that we still have to choose to do. What do you do to save the environment? I love to hear what others do to save the planet and am inspired to try these ideas as well.

Let's share any ideas you have or what you already do in the comment section. Your ideas will help others to find ways to reduce waste. It’s a great way to work together and encourage each other to do our best to protect our environment.

What can you do to Save The Environment?

How will we save the environment? The problem is real. We don’t need to go very far to see it, but the big question is “what can you do about it?”

I’m not saying that it’s all your problem and you alone have to fix it, but the truth is that every one of us needs to be accountable for the way we live our lives. Are we a part of the problem in the way we live?

We have to be honest with ourselves. As an individual on planet earth, we have the responsibility to maintain a lifestyle that does the least damage to our planet.

Where are you in the climate change / save the environment debates? Your voice matters.

Do you:

Let all the talk about climate change and the environment wash over you? Put it in the too hard basket to do anything about. What can I do to change anything?

Feel uncomfortable about the current state of the environment but feel powerless to do anything about it?

Get angry and frustrated when you see big companies abusing the planet with their pollution, etc or taking all our natural resources and making loads of money from it? They’re the ones who need to do something. I can’t change anything.

Know that it’s time for you to do something but have no idea where to start.

Already have an active plan for limiting your footprint on the planet and are working hard to explain to others what they can do?

Or do you have your own, very unique category that you fit into?

In looking at Loving This Life and thinking about what I want it to stand for, I realized that as a part of loving this life we need to care for the planet that provides us with all we need to survive!

So, you will find more information, resources and ideas to start discussion and raise awareness of what we can do to save the environment. We’ll also point you to some products that we think are worth trying to help to you to minimize your footprint.

START SIMPLY OR SIMPLY START TO SAVE THE PLANET

Do you let all the talk about “saving the environment” or doing something about “climate change” just wash over you and brush it off into the too hard basket?

I know I have for too long. I’ve tried over the years to “do my bit” but the truth is we’re all going to have to work harder to help our planet survive.

I live in Australia where one of our greatest national treasures, the great barrier reef, is under threat. Many of our treasured species are under threat of being endangered – e.g. the koala. Check it out here: https://www.wwf.org.au/what-we-do/species/koala#gs.9hhvn3

So, where do we start to make a difference?

I’m no expert, but these are some of the things that I’ve done to get started…

Collect all the plastic packaging we use in a week and take it back to my supermarket where they have large bins to recycle plastic.

Buy products in bulk. I started buying the double length toilet paper and buy this in bulk. It saves on some of the plastic they wrap them in.

Stop buying water in plastic bottles. Buy a couple of environmentally friendly water bottles and refill these from your tap. I have several. One next to me when sleeping, working, etc. and a smaller one to fit in my bag while walking around.

Invest in a good travel mug for your tea and coffee and use this instead of the disposable mugs.

Check out the plastic containers you use for storage, etc. – again, don’t throw them out and buy more environmentally friendly ones. But, when you need to get new ones, why not replace them with long lasting products that don’t harm the planet.

These are all pretty obvious things that we still have to choose to do. What do you do to save the environment? I love to hear what others do to save the planet and am inspired to try these ideas as well.

Let's share any ideas you have or what you already do in the comment section. Your ideas will help others to find ways to reduce waste. It’s a great way to work together and encourage each other to do our best to protect our environment.

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