5 Sustainable New Year Resolutions for a Greener 2025
5 Sustainable New Year Resolutions for a Greener 2025
Making an effort to be more eco-friendly can have great effects on both the planet and your own wellbeing. But how do you get started?
Don’t worry, we are here to help. Here are 5 sustainable resolutions you can make to live a greener life in 2025:
1. Reduce Your Plastic Consumption
Plastic pollution is a major environmental concern. You can make tiny changes in your daily routine and greatly reduce your plastic footprint.
Ditch single-use plastics: Goodbye to plastic bags, straws, and water bottles. Invest in reusable alternatives such as tote bags, stainless steel straws, and reusable water bottles.
Select products with minimal packaging: Choose to have as few packaging materials as possible.
Select sustainable businesses: Select companies using eco-friendly packaging and sustainable business operations.
2. Live a Plant-Based Diet Adopting a less meaty and less milky diet has the highest potential positive impact on the environment.
Increase your plant-based meal selection: Make ways for mouth-watering vegetarian and vegan preparation.
Try Meatless Mondays: Dedicate one day a week to eating plant-based meals.
Support local farmers and farmers markets: Purchase locally sourced fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based products.
3. Conserve Water
Water is a precious resource. By conserving water, you can help reduce your environmental impact.
Fix any leaks in your home: A dripping faucet can waste a surprising amount of water.
Take shorter showers: Every minute counts!
Collect rainwater: Collect rainwater to water your plants.
4. Conserve Energy
Conservation of energy helps to reduce your carbon footprint besides saving on energy bills.
Replace appliances with energy saving ones: Replace old refrigerators, clothes dryers, and lighting bulbs with modern energy-saving ones
Switch off those electronics when you are not using them: Most electronics consume some amount of energy even if you have switched them off.
Use the sun: Ensure that you open your curtains and blinds to have plenty of sunlight at home
5. Eco-Friendly Modes of Transport
Reduce your dependency on cars and hence carbon emissions.
Walk, cycle or take public transport: Generally, where possible and practical, walk, cycle or ride public transport rather than driving
Ride share with friends or colleagues: Share rides to work with friends or ride share with colleagues around town
Consider buying an electric or hybrid vehicle: If you need a car, an electric or hybrid one might be just fine
One simple way to bring sustainability into your daily life is by choosing reusable drinkware.
EHA offers a wide range of sustainable and mostly unbreakable lightweight drinkware options, including insulated bottles, travel mugs, and tumblers.
Our products are made from high-quality, durable materials
and are designed to last for years to come.
You can cut down on single-use plastic bottles and contribute to the environment with EHA’s drinkware.
Sustainable resolutions don‘t have to be overwhelming. Start small, and work your way into a daily routine that is slowly integrated into your lifestyle.
Remember, every little bit helps!
Happy New Year from the EHA team! Wishing you a year filled with joy, happiness, and sustainability!.
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