5 Tips For Beating Climate Change

Climate change is an incredibly pressing issue and one of the most important of our time. Yet not everyone takes it seriously. If you’re one of the people who are interested in how you can contribute to a sustainable earth and reduce climate change, you should know some of the best actions to take. 

Because even the smallest actions when multiplied by millions of people across the world can make a significant impact on the Earth. Here are some practical tips to do your part to help reduce the effects of climate change and ultimately your carbon footprint.

Reduce and Reuse

Perhaps one of the biggest causes of the degradation of the planet, and ultimately climate change, is due to over-consumption. People are constantly purchasing when they could just easily buy something vintage. Whether it’s buying vintage furniture, vintage clothing, or even used appliances, buying used can not only help to reduce your carbon footprint, but it can also help save a lot of money. Oftentimes, items that are considered used may have potentially been used once. Yet, the price is often a small fraction of what it would’ve cost to buy brand new.

Conserve Energy

Whenever you manage to use less energy, you are doing your part to lower carbon emissions. Try to unplug appliances whenever you’re not using them. While you’re at it, change your light bulbs to LED ones and invest in smart home devices that can help you optimize electricity use. If possible, you may want to consider investing in solar panels as an alternative energy source to considerably reduce your carbon emissions, but you can significantly save yourself money on your energy bill over time.

Use Alternative Transportation Options

People often assume that the only way to get somewhere is by car, when in fact, we forget about alternative methods like the bus, or even a bicycle. Even carpooling can be a great choice if you can manage to organize it amongst your fellow employees. 

Yet sometimes you may not have the option to choose alternative transportation methods to geographical location or schedule. If you drive regularly, and there’s no other choice but to use a car, then you may want to consider switching to an electric or a hybrid to reduce your carbon footprint.

Eat Sustainably

Food production has been known to be one of the most significant impacts on the environment for a while now. Switching to a plant-based diet can reduce emissions, and can also reduce food waste. Choose locally sourced food whenever you can and reduce your meat consumption, if not switching to vegetarian or vegan altogether.

Support Sustainable Businesses

Advocating for the environment doesn’t just end with your actions. It’s about how you support the actions of others as well. Supporting sustainable companies, who also believe in strong environmental policies and prioritize sustainability is a must if you hope to do your part.