For this month’s 1Thing, here are some actionable and sustainable New Year’s resolutions to minimize your carbon footprint. A fresh start to the year is a perfect time to think about ways we can implement new eco-friendly habits into 2024!
Use less water. By conserving, we reduce the risk of pollution from the massive amounts of energy needed to treat, pump, and transfer water. One way is re-evaluating your laundry habits such as running full loads and/or reconsidering washing clothes that can be worn again. Also, remember to always use cold water instead of hot.
Wanting to declutter for the new year? Look into donating your old items. An example is donating wearable clothes to charities or second hand stores. This will lower your environmental footprint by reducing the demand of fast fashion and short lived garments.
Start your own garden! Exploring ways at the beginning of the year will give you enough time when spring/summer rolls around to start a small produce patch. This can be easy enough as growing veggies such as lettuce or microgreens in a container, indoors, by a kitchen windowsill.
What is your 1Thing?