When it comes to saving the planet, the question ofwhere to startcan be overwhelming.
Savvy consumerism is no longer reserved for staunch eco-warriors, and its easier than ever to make green choices.
Personal care brandBy Humankinddelivers shampoo bars in paper boxes and provides refills for its deodorant.
Exciting environmentally-friendly products are an easy incentive for consumers to go green.
While there are valid arguments againstgreen materialism, there are benefits to adopting eco-friendly consumer practices.
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Theres an app for that?
One of the easiest ways to kickstart your low-impact lifestyle is through technology.
One example is theOlioapp, which can help reduce food waste in your area.
you could then connect and arrange a pickup time for the food you might otherwise throw away.
Daily online purchases from takeout to essential products packaged in plastic have sky-rocketed during the pandemic.
Globally, only20% of plasticis recycled per year, with the majority ending up in landfills.
TheMy Little Plastic Footprintapp promises to help users track their progress toward zero waste and focus on sustainable consumption.
TheThink Dirtyapp helps users learn about which beauty products contain potentially toxic ingredients.
It then offers suggestions for cleaner alternatives.
Here are several practical (and affordable) solutions for a greener and healthier home.
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Switching to asmart power stripallows you to monitor and manage your devices anytime and anywhere.
By using less energy, youre saving money and the planet.
Regular bulbs consume a lot of energy, which is mostly wasted.
Motion sensor lights will turn off automatically when you leave a room.
We all need to brush our teeth, do laundry, wash dishes, and take showers.
But if youre not mindful, theamount of wateryou use daily can be a massive waste.
Therefore, you make a difference and the world a greener place without any extra effort.
you could even see a digital version of your own forest in the bunq app.
Accountability and transparency are necessary to measure companies sustainability practices.
it’s possible for you to read more about bunqs efforts in their latestsustainability report.
In fact, 93.4% of bunq staff already commute by either bike or public transport.
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When it comes to the few things you cant rent, there is often a refurbished or sustainable version.
Fairphone offerssustainable smartphones that actually last orconsider a refurbished smartphone.
Companies such asLoopoffer a circular shopping and delivery service, with everyday products wrapped in premium and reusable packaging.
Politicians and companies need to encourage and facilitate personal sustainability behaviors towards environmental change.
Companies need to invest more in the preservation of natural resources.
Its time to turn green intention into green action.
Story byGiselle Defares
Giselle Defares is a writer covering media, technology, and culture.
She wants to see more diversity and inclusion in tech.
