50 Ways to be More Eco-Friendly
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Drive less, bike more
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Support responsible businesses
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Eat less meat
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Avoid single-use plastic
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Limit air travel
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Get your buildings green certified
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Vote for eco-friendly policies
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Buy less in general
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Donate to environmental groups
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Buy local groceries/goods
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Use mineral-based, reef-safe sunscreen
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Avoid supporting fast fashion
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Embrace natural light
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Install solar panels or other renewables
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Recycle/compost
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Purchase pre-owned items when possible
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Opt for fuel-efficient cars and appliances
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Use canvas bags instead of plastic
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Telecommute, carpool and combine errands
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Hold onto things longer
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Wash your clothes in cold water
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Learn about (low-water) xeric gardening
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Donate old clothes and other goods
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Buy eco-friendly cosmetics
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Buy less packaged food
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Check your house for drafts (fix any you find)
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Shorten and cool your showers
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Plant flowers for pollinators
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Cut up 6-pack rings before disposing
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Upgrade light bulbs
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Install a bidet
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Grow your own vegetables
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Rent movies, borrow books from libraries and buy secondhand goods
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Avoid charcoal grilling
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Dispose of electronics and old medications properly
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Buy organic and avoid pesticides
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Invest in stainless steel or glass straws
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Bundle up in winter, close your blinds in summer
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Air dry your clothes
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Buy non-toxic household cleaners
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Choose cloth over paper when it comes to paper towels or napkins
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Plant native vegetation
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Turn off lights before leaving a room
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Water plants in the morning or evening
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Store your food properly to avoid waste
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Bring your own reusable mug to a coffee shop
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Less lawn, more biodiversity
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Run outside, not on a treadmill
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Turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth
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Repair things instead of throwing them away