Ten Simple Green New Year's Resolutions
BY EARTHFIRST
Why not start over a new leaf next year and make some small changes that make a big difference! We’ve included ten simple ideas below to help you live a greener life that will help you live a healthier life and reduce your environmental footprint …
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Replace your shampoo, conditioner and soaps with products that are free from parabens, petrochemicals, SLES, SLS, ALES and ALS. | Eat in Season & if possible buy organic and free range foods. Here is a handy list to let you know what's in season. |
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Eat less meat: Try and make every Monday a Meatless Monday | Stop using plastic bags. Did you know it takes over 50 years for a bag to disintegrate? Instead use reusable bags. |
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Start a veggie garden. You don't need a large garden, all you need is some pots and a green thumb. | If you buy take away coffee, use a reusable cup and reduce your landfill. Imagine just how many cups you throw away every year if you drink a cup a day! |
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Buy your music digitally, its often cheaper and saves space. | Borrow items that you don't use very often, instead of buying them. |
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Avoid diet drinks. They contain Aspartame. Numerous studies in rats over the years have concluded that it may cause brain tumours, leukaemia and other cancers. | If you have an iPad read newspapers online, and buy eBooks instead. |
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Buy Less: Think twice before you buy something. Do you really, really need it? | Walk more, drive less. Saves you money, reduces your carbon footprint and keeps you fit! |
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