Five Ways to Live More Sustainably

We are all worried about the environment and our effects on the future. Here are five ways you can start living more sustainably today.

1. Swap out single use items.

• Bring a reusable mug to the coffee shop or office. Plastic take away cups pile up quick as the average American drinks three cups of coffee a day!

2. Quit smoking!

• Not only is smoking bad for your health its bad for the environment. If you do choose to smoke consider rolling your own. Rolling papers allow you to smoke down the paper unlike commercially made cigarettes that leave a filter.

3. Upcycle!

• Sand down and paint that old dresser to give it new life. Cut those jeans into shorts! Stained sweater? Dye it! Quick, easy and affordable fixes can turn old into new.

4. Grow a garden.

• Start with herbs on the windowsill. It doesn't have to be an acre of land!

• Hint: Mint will grow everywhere if you plant it. Even those with the blackest thumb can't destroy mint.

5. Remember your tote bags to reduce your plastic consumption.

• Reusable bags, cotton or otherwise are great alternative to plastic bags.

You don't have to do it all. Just get started as every small step towards sustainability helps.