Sustainability has become something of a buzzword within society, and studies have shown that the majority of people in the UK believe they have a personal responsibility to help the environment. The concept of being completely sustainable can be a little daunting, which is why it is better to instead make small changes to your lifestyle. Small changes can help us feel like we are making a difference and it can be a good way to show other people how easy it is to make changes. If you are wanting to start to live more sustainably, then here is our advice on small changes you can make.
Carry A Reusable Straw
While thankfully lots of restaurants and cafes now offer paper straws, it is always a good idea to carry your own reusable straw, so you never have to use a plastic one. Plastic straws are extremely harmful to the environment, especially our oceans, as they can be ingested by sea creatures. Plastic pollution is a huge issue for our planet, so carrying your own reusable straw is just one way you can reduce your own environmental impact.
Change Cosmetics
Another thing you could do to live more sustainably is to start buying sustainable cosmetic brands. Vegan skincare has come a long way in the last decade and there are more options than ever for sustainable skincare. For example, this vegan skincare by Nourish London is an organic, vegan, and cruelty-free brand that only uses natural ingredients. Switching some of your cosmetics to vegan brands is just one small change you can make if you want to live more sustainably. Next time you are replacing your skincare products, try a vegan brand instead and see if it works for you.
Avoid Fast Fashion
Fast fashion has a huge impact on our environment as so many of the clothes produced end up in a landfill. Fast fashion is detrimental to the workers too as they are pushed to produce clothes at such a fast rate and often paid way less than minimum wage. The quality of clothes produced by fast fashion brands is usually pretty poor which led them to be worn only a couple of times before they are thrown away. Buying second hand is much better for the environment as you are getting use out of someone’s old clothes and not contributing to the fast fashion industry.
Switch To Plant Milk
Switching to plant milk is one small thing you can do to be more sustainable. While there are of course some environmental impacts of plant milk, the overall production of cow milk takes a heavy toll on the planet as it produces huge amounts of greenhouse gases and requires more land use per square metre. Switching to plant milk has never been easier, as most coffee shops now offer at least one kind of plant milk alternative. Additionally, a lot of supermarkets have their own brand version of plant milk, so you won’t be breaking the bank by making the switch.
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