Become a Plant Momma
Instead of buying a bunch of parsley that you inevitable never use, grow your own produce! When we produce excessive food waste, all of the water and energy that goes into growing the plant is also wasted. Growing your own food also feels good and gives you a massive sense of accomplishment. Herbs are a really easy way to start the gardening journey - parsley, mint, oregano, and thyme are all foolproof herbs. I just planted jalapenos and I couldn't be more excited!
Buy Some Reusable Plastic Bags
It is no secret that I am obsessed with Stasher Bags. Reusable silicon bags are sturdy, dishwasher safe, and reduce plastic consumption. Ziplock bags end up straight in landfills and oceans inevitably harming wildlife and ecosystems. I also love swapping plastic wrap for reusable beeswax wrap. Check out Bee's Wrap - SO CUTE!!!!
Turn Your Old Jars into Storage
Hard truth: you don't need plastic storage bins from The Container Store or Amazon. Old pickle jars can be reused into storage for your pantry. I put all of my rice, quinoa, farro, barley, risotto into old glass jars. It looks just as good as the ridiculous plastic bins all the TikTokers have (and costs zero dollars). Glass is hard to recycle so save your recycling plant workers time and effort, and reuse your jars. Here are a few ways I reuse glass jars....
- Storing rice, beans, barley, farro, pasta, etc...
- Storing hair ties, bobby pins, cotton balls, etc...
- Reuse your jars as cups
- Turn your jars into an shabby-chic flower vase
Ride A Bike
Not only is riding your bike très chic and a good calory burner (hello extra glass of rose), but it helps Mother Earth. Riding your bike is a pollution free and fossil fuel free way to get from Point A to Point B. There are so many cute bike accessories out there like this ah-dorable wicker one. And hey, you could meet your boyfriend riding your bike! I met my boyfriend on our first date riding my bike and he said it was cool ;)
Use A Reusable Bag at Le Grocery
I feel like this goes without saying but every week at the grocery, I still see people using the paper bags. Not only do the paper bags ALWAYS break, but they end up straight in your garbage or recycling bin. That is just plain sad. Living in South Carolina, I am surrounded by incredible marine life. Using even one less plastic bag protects them from potential harm and microplastics in the ocean. This is also très chic - wouldn't you rather carry a cool, canvas tote than a boring paper bag? I think yes.Â