Start Living More Sustainably
Step 1: Take a look at your garbage can and start taking inventory of the single-use plastic in your life
Step 2: Identify 1-2 items that you can start finding a sustainable alternative for
Step 3: Incorporate these into your routine and then move on to the next 1-2 items
Example:
Look at the cadence of how you use your personal care and cleaning products.
Use all of the product and instead of buying a new conventional version of this item – seek out a more sustainable alternative for this item
Other Tips:
Reduce single-use plastic (plastic straws, cutlery, personal care items, etc.)
Look for products that have no packaging, reusable packaging (like glass jars) or packaging that can be recycled (like cardboard)
Choose to support brands that don’t use plastic in their packaging
Look for services that are Net Zero or carbon positive
Invest in quality vs. quantity
Buy in bulk / carry reusable containers and bags
(Note: Did you know you can refill your items at our Bulk Bar in our NYC Store?)
Compost
Bring your own (coffee cup, water bottle, lunch, reusable bags)
Don’t buy something that you aren’t going to treasure/that isn’t going to last