5 Ways to Live More Sustainably in 2021
As we get ready to welcome 2021, now is a perfect moment to think about what changes you want to make in the year ahead””especially when it comes to living sustainably. After all, there’s no time like the present to reduce, reuse, recycle, and protect our planet!
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Thankfully, living an eco-friendly lifestyle doesn’t have to take a ton of time, effort, or money. Here are some small changes you can make in 2021 to live more sustainably:
Use less plastic. Make simple swaps, like choosing reusable straws, utensils, bags, and water bottles over plastic. You can even find reusable ” paper” towels, sealable food storage bags, and makeup removing wipes!
Be energy smart. Reduce energy use by turning off lights and the TV when you leave a room, washing your clothes on the ” cold” setting, and taking shorter showers. These simple actions will help you save on electricity bills while you do your part for the planet!
Repurpose whenever possible. A lot of product packaging can be repurposed around your home to reduce waste! For example, you can wash and reuse empty glass or plastic containers to store leftovers, coffee grounds, or even potted plants. Used paper bags make great gift wrapping or scratch paper for crafts. You can also use cardboard boxes to keep books, paperwork, photos, and mementos organized!
Donate for the Earth
Donate your unwanted goods. Get a fresh start in the new year by cleaning your home and donating anything you don’t need or want to Goodwill. At Ohio Valley Goodwill, we gladly accept donated clothing, shoes, accessories, home goods, books, small electronics, and more. Ditch the dumpster and donate to Goodwill instead. You’ll be repurposing your ” stuff” and preventing unnecessary waste!
Go thrift shopping. One big benefit of cleaning out your closets is that you’ll make room for the clothes you really love. When you need to replenish your wardrobe, the eco-friendly move is to go thrift shopping! Not only is thrift shopping more affordable than traditional retailers, but it’s also much more sustainable. Shopping secondhand at a thrift store like Goodwill extends the life cycle of gently-used clothing, and that keeps our planet beautiful!
Make a difference with Goodwill!
You don’t have to uproot your entire lifestyle to be earth-friendly. Just picking up one or two of these sustainable habits in the new year will help other people and the planet. Working together, we can all make a difference in 2021!
Ohio Valley Goodwill makes it easy to live more sustainably by shopping secondhand and donating gently-used items in the Cincinnati area. Find your nearest Goodwill donation site or retail store today!
