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10 Reminders Of Just How Easy It Is To Live Sustainably

Being eco-friendly and loving mother nature can be a lot easier than it may seem.

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10 Reminders Of Just How Easy It Is To Live Sustainably

Maddie Mueller

We often make this whole sustainability thing seem like a rather complex issue that we, as individuals, have no reason to take action on. I'm here to tell you that even by just changing a few simple habits in your day-to-day life, you can make a lasting impact that saves our oceans and our planet's future! It's 2019 and it's about time we do something to give back to this lovely planet. Cheers to being eco-friendly and caring about mother earth, because she's pretty freaking great.

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Politics and Activism

7 Ways To Live A More Eco-Friendly Life

Here are some simple ways you can do your part.

James Madison

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Climate change is a hot topic these days, but many people who talk the talk are failing to actually implement eco-friendly habits into their lifestyles. I'm as guilty as anyone, but I've been researching ways to reduce the harm caused to our planet.

Here are some ways you can help out Mother Nature:

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Nature Animals

Mother Nature Needs Us, Grow A Pair And Help Her

In only 11 years our carbon pollution needs to be cut in half... and we aren't doing our part.

James Madison

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Mother Nature Needs Us, Grow A Pair And Help Her

Sonya Ricker

The Earth is dying.

Did that catch your attention? I would sincerely hope it would, but I'm afraid it's a message that too many of us have become desensitized to. How many times have you scrolled through your Twitter or Facebook feed only to barely skim your eyes over the post after post of messages similar to this one? Exactly.

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Politics and Activism

If Bill Nye Thinks 'The Planet’s On “Fing Fire' Then You Should Be Fing Worried

Bill Nye said it best

University of Wisconsin Branch Schools

If Bill Nye Thinks 'The Planet’s On “F***ing Fire' Then You Should Be F***ing Worried

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQnDGDXHNWU

Recently, there has been a video going viral on multiple social media platforms of Bill Nye getting absolutely pissed at our generation who grew up with him for wrecking the earth. He states that "by the end of this century if emissions keep rising the average temperature on earth could go up another four to eight degrees.". He goes on to explain that the planet is on fire and that in order to solve the issue we need money. He angrily asserts that we are adults now and there is an actual crisis going on that we must pay attention to and do our very best to address.

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Helping The Clothing Crisis, One Top At A Time

Et Tu, Shoppers? All the Reasons everyone should get thrifty and buy used.

University of Texas

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Helping The Clothing Crisis, One Top At A Time

https://www.pexels.com/photo/white-and-black-floral-cap-sleeved-shirt-994523/

Buffalo Exchange, Texas Thrift, Thredup - which I recently discovered is the world's largest online thrift store (yay go Thredup!) — Are avenues we all can, and should use to help stop excessive clothing waste.

To express how great thrift shopping is, I'll relay a quick testimony. One Saturday after a long hostessing shift, I clocked out and drove straight to Buffalo Exchange, needing something to turn my day around, to treat myself after working six hours of brunch. As I took in the sight of racks upon racks of thrifted clothes, I was pleasantly surprised to see so many people with the same inclination to spend their Saturday thrift shopping. Buffalo was packed with families and college kids rummaging around for something stylish, vintage, and cheap. As I sulked through the store, not really looking for anything, forgetting why I had even come, I strolled down the pants aisle and came across a pair of bell bottom Madewell jeans, that were a gently washed, light blueish color. They fit like a glove, and I fell in love with them immediately. And fell further in love with thrift shopping.

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You should enjoy this natural mirth. Let your fingers dig into it.

Being eco-friendly and loving mother nature can be a lot easier than it may seem.

1. Invest in a reusable water bottle to use on the go

2. Buy a travel mug for coffee and tea

3. Say NO to straws

4. Use less water!

5. Turn off the lights when you leave the room

6. Try having one vegetarian day a week

7. Use cruise control on the highway

8. Reduce, reuse, recycle, duh!

9. Always recycle glass

10. Spread the knowledge, share the love!

Here are some simple ways you can do your part.

Use a bamboo toothbrush

Carry a reusable coffee cup/water bottle

Walk, bike, or take public transportation

Eat less meat

Drink non-dairy milks

Use reusable shopping bags

Shop at thrift stores and avoid fast fashion

In only 11 years our carbon pollution needs to be cut in half... and we aren't doing our part.

Bill Nye said it best

Et Tu, Shoppers? All the Reasons everyone should get thrifty and buy used.

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