While self-care is very important to your overall health, we believe that helping save the earth is as well. Luckily, there are ways to combine the two! We’ve combined our best tips and tricks to help you take care of yourself mindfully.
Air Dry Laundry
An oldie, but a goodie, air drying your laundry not only saves you money, but is also environmentally friendly by saving energy. It is also better for your clothes, as it prevents shrinking and withering of your clothes, which will save you money over time.
Bike, Don’t Drive
A given benefit of biking instead of driving is it’s exercise, which is great for your overall health. Also a money-saver, it provides transportation without the use of fuel, and therefore will not emit carbon into the air.
Drink a Lot of Water, Without Any Plastic
One of the best things you can do for your body is to drink a lot of water, daily. It clears your skin, boosts your immune system, and prevents kidney damage, just to name a few. Make sure to only use reusable bottles, and not ones made from plastic. We like this article on the best reusable bottles.
Use Plastic Free Products or Make Your Own
There are tons of recipes you can find online on how to make your own products. From moisturizers, to cleansers, and even toothpaste – all of these can be DIY’d without hurting the environment. Researching products with plastic-free packaging will also do the trick. Try checking out online stores, such as The Minimalist, which is a zero waste online store that has plastic free packaging.
Cook More
Cooking with healthy, raw ingredients is a great way to stay healthy and sustainable. Make snacks, rather than purchasing them, to eliminate the use of plastic. It’s not only healthier for you, but you’re doing good for the environment as well.
