{"id":3786,"date":"2021-05-13T16:45:44","date_gmt":"2021-05-13T23:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifestylebyremi.com\/staging\/2326\/?p=3786"},"modified":"2021-07-30T15:05:47","modified_gmt":"2021-07-30T22:05:47","slug":"5-important-sustainable-living-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifestylebyremi.com\/staging\/2326\/5-important-sustainable-living-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Important Sustainable Living Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mindfulness and sustainable living go hand-in-hand. When you practice mindfulness, you stop to think about purchases and habits before you do them.<\/p>\n\n\n

You purposefully make decisions instead of mindlessly consuming whatever is available.<\/p>\n\n\n

Why does sustainability matter?<\/h6>\n\n\n

Sustainability increases the value of what you invite into your life. <\/strong>Everyday items mean more to you because you intentionally choose what\u2019s in your life. Each item is carefully selected, and you better understand the impact you\u2019re making in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n

You use your consumer purchasing power for the greater good. <\/strong>Your money tells companies what\u2019s important to you. The more you buy sustainable options, the more it will force companies to continue (or to start) investing efforts into cleaner, eco-friendly alternatives. <\/p>\n\n\n

Sustainability makes your money work smarter.<\/strong> You can save money in the long run by purchasing items that have longevity and are reusable.  <\/p>\n\n\n

In this post, you\u2019ll find five essential ways you can start to live more mindfully and sustainably today. <\/p>\n\n\n

Related post: <\/strong>20 Easy Ways to Help Save the Environment<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n

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Sustainable Living Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n
Household Supplies. Swap out the plastic.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n

A recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts and SYSTEMIQ<\/a> found that ocean-bound plastic is set to triple by 2040 unless radical action is taken.<\/p>\n\n\n

Thankfully, more and more companies are starting to roll out refillable options for their products and push out more sustainable recycled product packaging.  <\/p>\n\n\n

Next time you go to the store, think before you pick up your usual plastic product. Take a minute to see what other options are available to you. <\/p>\n\n\n

Another alternative can be to buy reusable spray bottles<\/a> for household cleaners or pump bottles<\/a> for soaps, lotions, and shampoo\/conditioner.  <\/p>\n\n\n

Or, there are companies like Blueland<\/a> where you buy the reusable bottles once, and then they send you plastic-free refills for $2 (or less) per refill. <\/p>\n\n\n

Fashion. Quality over quantity.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n

Avoid fast fashion and opt for timeless, well-made clothing that will last longer. <\/p>\n\n\n

Did you know that\u00a03 out of 5 fast fashion garments end up in the landfill within a year<\/a>\u00a0of purchase? And that the apparel industry\u2019s climate impact is expected to\u00a0increase by 49% by 2030<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n

So, before your next shopping trip, go through your current closet and take inventory of the clothes you do have. Declutter a little. Maybe sell or donate. <\/p>\n\n\n

Then take your time researching your options. <\/p>\n\n\n

Ask yourself questions like: <\/p>\n\n\n