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Tips For a More Sustainable 2020

Ah, a new year and a new opportunity for absolute change. Time to reinvent yourself. Forgive and forget all those times you skipped the gym, ate too much pizza or, let’s face it, bought a ton of clothes you really didn’t need. Those times are behind us. 2019 is gone. Don’t worry, she can’t hurt you anymore. It’s only up from here! So, get drunk off that optimism (and maybe a few other things). Happy New Year!
With the slate clean and last years’ memories, stress and judgement in hindsight, follow these 50 tips to make 2020 the most sustainable version of yourself yet. Let’s do this thing!
- Ditch plastic straws, opt for a reusable metal one
- Write to your local government or local member of parliament about pushing green agendas
- Ditch styrofoam for good
- Gain a minimalist mindset
- If you’re not walking or cycling, make public transportation your new best friend
- When traveling, book eco-friendly hotels and take part in eco-tourism
- Get on the computer for business! Try and become as paperless as you can
- Stop blow drying and let your hair be natural
- Use reusable containers for all your food- no more plastic wrap
- Shop at a farmer's market for fresh, organic food
- Always choose cold water over warm water when you can
- Have a reusable water bottle with you at all times
- Burn soy wax candles
- Plant more trees and herbs for your very own edible garden
- Shop vintage, upcycled and recycled clothes only
- Stop picking up plastic utensils when you get carry out
- Buy an electric vehicle
- Bring your own bag when shopping for groceries
- Quit meat- the industry is the number one source of climate change
- Carpool to work!
- Open a window for cooler air in your home
- No more elevator- use the stairs
- Wear your clothes at least 5 times before washing
- Go antiquing
- Ditch makeup wipes and opt for a reusable washcloth
- Shop one-in-one-out and only buy things when you’ve run out of the product
- Buy a bamboo toothbrush
- Pick up as much trash as you can next time you’re at your local park
- Unplug all your electronics whenever you leave the house
- Recycle, recycle, recycle!
- Get better at mending your clothes instead of buying new
- Use solar energy for all technology
- Install a water-saving showerhead
- Start using half-flush instead of full-flush more often
- Save glass jars for decoration, storage or dining
- Eat at home more
- Invest in rechargeable batteries
- Replace your light bulbs with pollution reducing fluorescent ones
- Adjust the thermostat lower and lower
- Start composting!
- Buy less than you think you need- it will always be more than enough
- Vacation closer to come and cut the travel emissions
- Work from home a few days a week!
- Hang your clothes to dry
- Start saying no to freebies and cheap handouts
- Choose loose leaf tea- tea bags contain plastic!
- Eat seasonally
- Support companies that share the same mission as you
- Wait 30 days before making a purchase to make sure you really need it
- Continue reading about all the ways you can be more sustainable then share that knowledge with the ones you love!

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