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50 Ways to be More Eco-Friendly

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we’ve compiled a list of 50 things we can each do to be more eco-friendly. 

  1. Drive less, bike more

  2. Support responsible businesses

  3. Eat less meat

  4. Avoid single-use plastic

  5. Limit air travel

  6. Get your buildings green certified

  7. Vote for eco-friendly policies

  8. Buy less in general

  9. Donate to environmental groups

  10. Buy local groceries/goods

  11. Use mineral-based, reef-safe sunscreen

  12. Avoid supporting fast fashion

  13. Embrace natural light

  14. Install solar panels or other renewables

  15. Recycle/compost

  16. Purchase pre-owned items when possible

  17. Opt for fuel-efficient cars and appliances 

  18. Use canvas bags instead of plastic

  19. Telecommute, carpool and combine errands

  20. Hold onto things longer

  21. Wash your clothes in cold water

  22. Learn about (low-water) xeric gardening

  23. Donate old clothes and other goods

  24. Buy eco-friendly cosmetics

  25. Buy less packaged food

  26. Check your house for drafts (fix any you find)

  27. Shorten and cool your showers

  28. Plant flowers for pollinators

  29. Cut up 6-pack rings before disposing

  30. Upgrade light bulbs

  31. Install a bidet

  32. Grow your own vegetables

  33. Rent movies, borrow books from libraries and buy secondhand goods

  34. Avoid charcoal grilling

  35. Dispose of electronics and old medications properly

  36. Buy organic and avoid pesticides

  37. Invest in stainless steel or glass straws

  38. Bundle up in winter, close your blinds in summer

  39. Air dry your clothes

  40. Buy non-toxic household cleaners

  41. Choose cloth over paper when it comes to paper towels or napkins

  42. Plant native vegetation

  43. Turn off lights before leaving a room

  44. Water plants in the morning or evening

  45. Store your food properly to avoid waste

  46. Bring your own reusable mug to a coffee shop

  47. Less lawn, more biodiversity

  48. Run outside, not on a treadmill

  49. Turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth

  50. Repair things instead of throwing them away