Written by Loise Hedberg and Jonathan Olsson.
Do you want to live more sustainably? I would guess that you do (who doesn’t?), but what actions do you take to make sure that you do? Many find it hard to change old habits and incorporate new, more sustainable habits into their everyday life. With this list of tips, we hope that you can find at least a few that you could make use of in your life. More often than not, these guidelines will not only contribute to a better world, but also help keep your wallet
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Follow these easy tips to leave a smaller footprint and live more sustainably!
Try to decrease your shopping of clothes and other things during the corona crisis as an experiment.
Follow the 7 day rule: When you want to buy something, think about it for 7 days. If you still want to buy it after 7 days, go ahead. Most of the times you will find yourself not needing to buy the product.
Repair your clothes, either yourself or by handing it in to a tailor.
If you feel a desire to buy new clothes - explore second hand shopping. The variety of clothes offered will amaze you!
If you have to buy new clothes, look after certifications like Bra Miljöval, Blå Ängeln and GOTS.
Choose clothes that you could see yourself wear for a long time, and not just during the current fashion trends.
Look through all the things you have lying around and consider donating some to second hand shops. This will increase its chance of being put to use!
Need to buy a gift to a friend? Gift an experience or a donation in the receiver’s name instead of purchasing new things.
Read news and journals online instead of getting a physical subscription.
Reconsider airplane travels.
Follow a vegetarian diet. (Finding it difficult? Try to cut out on beef and diary products).
Don’t wash clothes more than necessary.
Choose environmentally certified laundry detergents.
If you have a buying abstinence, it’s preferable to shop food instead of things.
Write a shopping list prior to doing the groceries in order to minimise impulsive purchases.
Bring snacks and food from home when travelling to reduce packaging waste from prepackaged food.
Reduce your use of plastics, for example by using a wooden toothbrush.
Instead of plastic bags, buy multiple-use bags for fruits and vegetables.
Freeze your food if you suspect it won’t be consumed in a while.
Choose locally produced foods.
Bring a multiple-use coffee cup when you’re on the run.
Recycle food and things at home.
