Make a “Green Resolution” for 2019: Green Tips January 2019

Make a "Green Resolution" for 2019: Green Tips January 2019

By Meredith Keet, founder of The Zero Shop

Have you considered which resolutions you want to take on for 2019? You may have already made a few, but we’re encouraging you to resolve to make you daily choices a little more “Green” this year. Recently I’ve had a lot of folks tell me that they really want to be more eco-friendly or try to cut down the waste they create, but they just don’t know where to start. It can be daunting, especially if you aspire to do too much too quickly. So start small.

Set yourself up for success by choosing a manageable first step such as, “We’ll stop buying plastic-wrap and switch to beeswax wraps” or “I’ll buy coffee at the coffee shop only if I have my reusable mug with me”. Make your future toothbrush purchases be only ones made from bamboo or recycled plastic and refuse those given to you at the dentist’s office. Make January about switching to wash-cloths instead of using paper towels, or finish off your bottled shampoo and conditioner then switch to bars. Resolve to stop using plastic bags completely and switch to reusable containers. Maybe you feel ready to take on a “Buy Nothing Challenge” for a day, a week, or a month. Why not try your hand at composting? Did you know that food waste in our landfills is a major greenhouse gas emitter? Resolving to compost at home and keep your kitchen waste out of the landfill would make for a huge win in 2019! Happy New Year to you and the planet!