1. Air dry. Let your hair and clothes dry naturally instead of running a machine.

2. Take short showers. Bathtubs require gallons more water than a 5-10 minute shower.

3. Eat less meat, poultry, and fish. More resources are used to provide meat than plants.

4. Freeze fresh produce and leftovers if you don’t have the chance to eat them before they go bad.

5. Compost—composting food scraps can reduce climate impact while also recycling nutrients.

6. Recycling paper, plastic, glass & aluminium keeps landfills from growing.

7. Buy minimally packaged goods.

8. Avoid pre-heating the oven. Unless you need a precise baking temperature, start heating your food right when you turn on the oven.

9. Plug air leaks in windows and doors to increase energy efficiency.

10. Replace old appliances with energy efficient models and light bulbs.

11. If you have the option, install solar panels in your house. This will also reduce your electricity bill!

12. Get a rug. Carpets and rugs keep your house warm.

13. Don’t rinse. If you use a dishwasher, stop rinsing your plates before you run the machine.

14. Choose a better diaper option. Swaddle your baby in cloth diapers or a new, environmentally responsible disposable brand.

15. Use cardboard matches. They don’t require any petroleum, unlike plastic gas-filled lighters.

Source - https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/takeaction/

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