{"id":457,"date":"2021-02-01T14:14:13","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T14:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecofriendlyguides.com\/?p=457"},"modified":"2024-04-02T02:30:44","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T02:30:44","slug":"be-more-eco-friendly-in-public","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecofriendlyguides.com\/be-more-eco-friendly-in-public\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways To Be More Eco-Friendly In Public"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
We all know that we should be doing our part to be more environmentally friendly. But sometimes it’s hard to know where to start, especially when it comes to being eco-friendly in public. Here are three easy ways you can make a difference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Photo by Steve Johnson on Pexels<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Bring a reusable bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Bring a reusable water bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Avoid using disposable straws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only are these three things better for the environment, but they’re also more convenient and stylish than their counterparts. So next time you’re headed out, make sure to bring your reusable bags and water bottles, and ditch the straw!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reusable bags are better for the environment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The average American family takes home almost 1,500 plastic shopping bags per year. In total, we use 100 billion plastic bags annually in the United States. And it\u2019s estimated that only 1% of those are recycled. The rest end up in landfills or as litter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It takes a plastic bag up to 1,000 years to degrade, and even then it doesn\u2019t fully disappear. Instead, it breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces, known as microplastics, which contaminate soil and water and are ingested by animals.Reusable bags are more convenient<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only are reusable bags better for the environment, but they\u2019re also more convenient for you! You can keep a stash of them in your car so you\u2019re never caught without one when you go to the store. Many stores will even give you a discount for bringing your own bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you\u2019re worried about them getting dirty, don\u2019t be \u2013 most reusable bags are machine-washable. Some even come with a built-in liner that can be removed and washed separately.Reusable bags are more stylish<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Gone are the days of boring brown paper or flimsy plastic grocery bags \u2013 today\u2019s reusable shopping bags come in all colors<\/a>, patterns, and materials imaginable! Whether you want a sturdy canvas tote or a trendy reusable grocery bag made from recycled materials, there\u2019s sure to be a style that suits you perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBring a Reusable Bag.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Bring a Reusable Water Bottle.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n