Eco-Friendly New Year’s Resolutions for 2022
Despite all the adversities experienced due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this time of the end of the year brings us to the perspectives of a new beginning.
Most of the time, our resolutions are focused on our health and well-being, it's important to consider the planet too! So why not use this time of year to change your style and appropriate for a more ethical and sustainable style.
Create less waste
This is a simple idea that has the potential to transform the way you live. The idea is to set a zero waste goal. For you, who have already started, the important thing is to establish new challenges and think about attitudes that can still be improved. If you are just starting out, the important thing is to learn this habit can bring relevant aspects for your life. Remember some tips already left here:https://sustainablemakers.com/blogs/news/10-ways-to-be-more-sustainable
Spend more time in nature
Spending more time in nature will really help you find balance and tranquility. Learn to disconnect from social media. Also take the opportunity to harvest in the best way the resources that nature offers you, such as creating a vegetable garden and having a diet richer in nutrients and natural protein.
Learn more about your impact
Being aware of your surroundings and constant changes is the best way to make informed choices in the future. We've all learned a little more about the gravity of the climate crisis in recent years - take it a step further and commit to learning more about your role in climate change. Learn the importance of living sustainably in 2022. By using our marketplace to make your purchases, you will be able to have access to their impacts on the environment, that is, to precious brands, whose activities carried out to mitigate numerous trees attributed to the planting.
Get rid of the things you don’t need
Donating or selling items can help realize the circular economy concept. We all have many things that can have a new life in the hands of someone who can make use of them.
Adopt a plant-based diet
Eating less meat has repeatedly defined itself as one of the most effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint as an individual. It's good for the environment, the animals' lives and your health.
Stop buying plastic
This is a big resolution that will take some time to reach. It's not practical to assume that you can simply avoid plastics altogether, but there are definitely ways to get started. Why not start in the kitchen and buy food in bulk.
Switch to sustainable beauty
You should be concerned about selecting brands that use natural and cruelty free products. In addition to contributing to a sustainable environment, it's beneficial for your skin to use products from companies that really care about their ingredients and not using toxic products. Pay attention to the packaging, comply with recycling and reuse whenever possible for other uses.
Waste less food
Reducing food waste is something we could all do better. With this resolution, look at your current habits and think about what you can improve. Think of ways to shape all the leftovers and avoid food waste.
Start a wildflower garden for the bees
If you have a house with a garden, one of your New Year's resolutions might be to plant wildflowers to help bees and other pollinating species. This act will help insects get the nutrients they need to develop and maintain a healthy ecosystem.
Commit to a budget/Pay off debt
Being more responsible with your finances will allow you to better control your life and future. This can be very beneficial for the planet, as it makes a commitment to conscientious consumption and will avoid unnecessary impulsive spending.
Switch to non-toxic cleaning products
Take advantage of natural resources and foods with the expiry date that you have at home, to manufacture natural detergents and with the least risk to your health. See our article where you will find some more tips: https://sustainablemakers.com/blogs/news/eco-friendly-cleaners
