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Reduce, reuse, recycle
When I moved, I made a goal to be more eco-friendly in my new home and
ditch my wasteful ways.
I was using a lot of single-use plastic items and have recently made tons of swaps that
are way better for the environment. My fianc and I both invested in a reusable water bottle
instead of buying 24-packs of spring water. This was an easy switch that you can try, too.
Get everyone their very own bottle that will keep their drinks super cold. A personal water
bottle that you love may even help you and your family get in your eight glasses a day.
We also made some other changes in our home. We both use insulated lunchboxes
instead of taking our lunches to work in paper or plastic grocery bags. We've also ditched
plastic utensils and plates and single use coffee pods.
Even though our home is just for the two of us, our switches can make a big difference!
If your whole household made planet-conscious choices, that would create a huge impact.
Teach your kids about the effect they have on our planet and let them get involved in
recycling. Designate places for recyclable materials to go. Get crafty and decorate bins for
your trash, plastics and paper products.
These eco-friendly switches have also saved me money. I can save some coin for my
honeymoon fund while also saving the planet. Win-win!
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