Small Changes, Big Impact: A Guide to Sustainable Living
By: Nandini Sharma
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8 Aug 2025
Reduce Single-Use Plastics: Carry a reusable water bottle, a coffee mug, and a cloth shopping bag. Say no to plastic straws and disposable cutlery.
Minimize Food Waste: Plan your meals, make a shopping list, and only buy what you need. Learn how to store food properly to make it last longer.
Turn off lights and unplug electronics when not in use (they still consume "vampire power"). Switch to energy-efficient LED light bulbs.
Reduce Your Water Consumption: Take shorter showers and turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth or washing dishes. Fix any leaky taps
Recycle and Upcycle Properly: Understand your local recycling rules and separate your waste correctly. Go a step further by upcycling, which means creatively reusing old items.
Buy Less, Buy Better: Before buying a new item, ask yourself if you really need it. When you do buy, look for high-quality, durable items that will last.
Support Local and Organic Food: Buying from local farmers' markets or through a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program reduces the carbon emissions from transporting food long distances.
Eat More Plant-Based Meals: The production of meat, especially red meat, has a significant environmental footprint.