Interested in becoming more sustainable but unsure where to start? Living a sustainable life begins with making simple changes and decisions, every day. Continue reading to learn about simple actions you and your families can take today!

Reduce Waste

Making new things requires lots of energy, creates large amounts of waste, and requires resource extraction. In fact, almost 100% of consumer goods purchased by Americans get thrown away within 6 months of purchase. Each year, 25 million tons of plastic waste end up in our ocean. This harms marine life and pollutes our coastlines. Continue reading to learn simple ways to reduce waste in your life.

Sustainable Food Options

Our everyday food choices — from what we eat, how we store leftovers, and how much food gets wasted has a big impact! Continue reading to learn simple ways to lower the impact of your food choices.

Conserve Energy

The more energy we use, the more fossil fuels are burned. Burning fossil fuels releases harmful air pollution and greenhouse gases. These gases trap heat in our atmosphere and are responsible for climate change. Continue reading to learn simple ways to conserve energy at home.

Protect Water

Water is one of the most important natural resources on Earth. Unfortunately, human activities are reducing available water sources for people to use. Continue reading to learn what you can to do protect water in your community!