SAY NO TO FAST FASHION
We all love to get new clothes and that's not necessarily a bad thing, but in my conversation with Danny, he challenges us to ask ourselves two questions before swiping our card:
1) Do I really need it? For most of us, we always say yes because we don't know the difference between want and need.
2) Would I wear this at least 30 times?
These guidelines can help you make smarter choices when spending. You also might be thinking, well I can just donate it, but did you know that places like Goodwill & Salvation Army actually don't really want it either and then billions of garments end up in landfills. So as much as you can, try to ask yourself these questions before buying. There's also the question about buying something new for a special occasion. Danny suggests trying companies like Rent The Runway or borrowing something from a friend to give it new life.
GET CREATIVE WITH FOOD WASTE
Not all of us have the luxury of being able to compost because where you live doesn't offer those services or your living space is too small for that. Danny talks about how much he loves his Vitamin Food Cycler, which he puts all his scraps in and overnight it turns into a nutritional dust. Another way you can get clever with your food waste is by using your expired milk and diluting it with water to feed your plants.
DITCH SINGLE-USE PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES
Did you know that the reason single-use plastic water bottles have an expiration date is not because the water is going bad but because the plastic is degrading and going bad? Not only is this not beneficial to our planet, but it isn't helping our personal wellness either. Also, giving up buying single-use plastic water bottles can actually save $1,400 a year on the low end and who doesn't love saving some extra bucks? Some of my favorite refillable water bottles are brands like Stanley, Hydroflask, Yeti, and S'well. Nowadays there are refillable water stations everywhere so it's such an easy first step to work towards a more sustainable lifestyle. If all the other tips sound too overwhelming, this is the one you can dive into to begin your sustainability journey.
