These days it's getting harder to find supplies we have been used to getting with hardly a thought. Learning to survive with less, but still keeping our family safe and healthy. Here are some easy eco-friendly family things you can do while you're spending more time at home helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19. They will help protect your family, home and the planet. Saving lives and Mama Earth too! It's a Big 1THING WIN!
6 Easy Eco-Friendly Tips- Use rags instead of paper towels / wipes. Wash the reusable rags with nontoxic detergent rather than adding to the trash / landfills.
- Eliminate food waste. Have a grocery list ready and get what you will eat. Eat leftovers. Freeze extras for a later date. Try to avoid tossing food.
- Manage the mess. Ditch the plastic baggies for reusable storage containers. Reusable stainless steel straws instead of plastic.
- Drop CO2 emissions. Less driving is the best. Working from home. Plan your trips to the store, and get it done in one run. Local grocery delivery.
- Create reusable masks. Use materials you have at home... t-shirts, bandanas ....
- Houseplants you can eat. Have family fun planting / growing them. Eating them the ultimate yummy bonus ... pineapple, tomatoes, chives peppermint ...
