We make decisions every day that have an impact on the world around us, on the weather, and on numerous species. “Choose wild” and leave more space for wild plants and animals by changing many things about our lives, from what we eat to how many kids we have. We all have to work together to make a difference.
Drive Less, Drive Green
Reduce your driving and go green. Transportation emissions from fossil fuels include greenhouse gasses, smog, soot, and other air pollutants that are bad for you. However, if you change the way you drive, you can greatly lower your carbon output.
When you can, walk, ride a bike, carpool, take the bus, or join a ride or bike share. Combining chores will save you time and gas. Ask your local government to put money into charging points and fleets of electric vehicles.
If you need a new car, think about getting an electric one. Additionally, it is crucial to keep your car in good shape by having regular tune-ups and tyre inflations. Regular maintenance and utilizing propane gas can help you in contributing to a non-toxic environment. For example, a tyre that is 20% under inflated can make a car use 10% more gas.
Green Your Home
Cleaning and maintaining your home will help you save energy and money, just like keeping your car in good shape does. Utilize a programmable timer to optimize heating and cooling in your home, as well as energy-saving light bulbs for better lighting.
A solar installation can also save you money and help the environment. Nowadays, many states offer free or low-cost ways to help you make your home or rental greener. See if your energy provider or someone they know gives free energy audits.
Be Water Wise
Water saving is very important because our growing population is putting more pressure on the country’s water sources and we are experiencing droughts that have never been seen before.
Shorter showers, fixing toilets that leak, and picking low-flow and low-water appliances are all ways to save water. You might want to try xeriscaping in your yard. This is a way of landscaping that uses natural plants that can survive in dry conditions.
These plants need less water and care over time and provide food and shelter for birds and bees. Also, farming animals is one of the biggest users of water, so cutting back on meat and cheese also helps save water.
Choose Organic
You can help animals and the environment by buying organic coffee, food, and clothes. A lot of fish and wildlife habitats contain pesticides, which risk the survival and recovery of hundreds of federally listed species.
Pesticides are also bad for the environment because they pollute the land, water, and air, and they also cross-contaminate food. Growing organically in your yard will keep you from using pesticides.
Conclusion
For natural sustainability, trees are the best thing you can do. It is good for wildlife, cleans the air and water, and trees store carbon. Everything they do! Plant a tree today to make a difference.