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March 10, 2015 By Nicky 13 Comments

5 Simple Steps to Greener Living

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5 Simple Steps to Greener Living

April is Earth Month. But, we don’t have  to wait until April to live greener and be more Earth friendly. Every month can be Earth Month. You can make simple changes that make a huge impact. Here are 5 simple steps to greener living for you and your family.

 5 Simple Steps to Greener Living - Reusable containers

1. Switch to reusable snack and storage containers.

Instead of plastic snack and lunch bags, switch to a reusable container. You can use fabric snack bags, plastic containers, or glass jars to store and transport foods and snacks. These reusable containers can be found at low costs and they will help reduce waste.

5 Simple Steps to Greener Living- Recycle whenever you can

2. Recycle whenever possible.

If your community has recycling facilities, recycle the materials they will take. Many facilities will recycle paper, plastic, and glass. Others may also take aluminum, cardboard, and other items. So check with your local recycle facility. Composting is another way to recycle/reuse food scraps into reusable fertilizer for your garden or yard. You can compost vegetables, fruit, eggshells, grass clippings, leaves, wood ash, coffee grounds, etc.

5 Simple Steps to Greener Living- No More Plastic Bottles

3. Quit using disposable plastic bottles.

Americans throw away enough plastic bottles each year to circle the Earth 4 times. Those disposable plastic bottles take 400-1000 years to break down in landfills.  Instead of buying bottled water, buy a water filter pitcher and a refillable glass or metal bottle. Most water pitcher filters will filter enough water to fill 300 bottles. You’ll save money and the environment at the same time.

 5 Simple Steps to Greener Living - Donate slightly used goods

4. Donate clothing and other household goods. 

Instead of throwing away reusable items, donate them to charity. There are many charities that will take gently used clothing, toys, furniture, building materials, household goods, etc. As an added bonus, you can usually deduct the donation on your taxes. Donating helps out you, the charity, and the environment by keeping usable goods out of landfills.

5 Simple Steps to Greener Living

5. Be energy smart.

Turn off lights when you leave the room. Unplug appliances that aren’t in use. Switch to batteries made with recycled materials/batteries like these new Energizer EcoAdvanced batteries.

5 Simple Steps to Greener Living

I found these at my local Walmart on a battery display near the registers. The come in AA and AAA packages. I love that these EcoAdvenced batteries are the first battery on the market to use recycled batteries/materials. Plus these are Energizer’s longest lasting alkaline battery ever made. Using batteries like this will reduce the amount of batteries you buy, thus resulting in less used batteries in landfills.

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These are just a few of the ways you and your family can be a little greener. Now, that I’ve shared how my family lives more Earth friendly, I’d love to hear how you do it!

Leave a comment sharing your family’s tips to living greener.

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About Nicky

Nicky Omohundro is a travel and active family lifestyle blogger and social media influencer based out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She shares stories, destinations, and ideas on food, family, health, and outdoor recreation to help families find their own adventures. Her spirit animal is a caffeinated squirrel fueled by coffee, real food, and the desire to seek new adventures.

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Comments

  1. blankJoanne T Ferguson says

    March 12, 2015 at 5:05 am

    G’day What a great post Nicky and a good reminder to all worldwide!
    Cheers! Joanne

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    • blankNicky says

      March 15, 2015 at 8:02 am

      Thanks Joanne

      Reply
  2. blankEmily says

    March 12, 2015 at 8:05 am

    these are great tips.. and easy to work into my daily life. thanks for sharing this!

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    • blankNicky says

      March 15, 2015 at 8:01 am

      If things are too complicated, it’s hard to stick with. These are all easy to do and can help one be greener

      Reply
  3. blankNicole says

    March 12, 2015 at 11:47 pm

    I love the reusable snack bags! What a great way to save money AND reduce waste! 🙂

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    • blankNicky says

      March 15, 2015 at 7:59 am

      You bet! Every little bit helps.

      Reply
  4. blankJessica (Savory Experiments) says

    March 13, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    I quit using disposable water bottles a while back. I never go any place without my giant BLUE water bottle anymore!

    Reply
    • blankNicky says

      March 15, 2015 at 7:57 am

      Don’t you think it’s easier to drink water from your blue water bottle? I drink more water when I use mine.

      Reply
  5. blankRachael Yerkes says

    March 15, 2015 at 10:07 am

    These are some great tips! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • blankNicky says

      March 16, 2015 at 2:22 pm

      Thanks Rachael

      Reply
  6. blankSarah B says

    March 18, 2015 at 11:00 am

    Great tips!! We use a lot of reusable snack bags! I love that you can find such cute ones!! #client

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  7. blankNina says

    May 22, 2015 at 9:43 am

    Oh cool, I didn’t know they sold recycled batteries. I tend to buy rechargeable ones (and make sure to recycle the ones that aren’t). And yes on the reusable containers! Totally worth it.

    Reply
  8. blankRenew Solutions says

    February 23, 2021 at 7:02 pm

    Awesome tips that everyone can follow through. It’s really important to keep and maintain our environment clean.

    Reply

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