Many of us
question how much of a positive impact one individual’s eco
friendly efforts can really have on the world we live in. Yet, if we
all bury our heads in the sand and assume the responsibility for our
environment sits squarely on another’s shoulders, the earth’s
future really will be compromised. We all need to become accountable
for our own little patch of the planet and in doing so become
collectively responsible for ensuring a positive impact for the
greater good.
Being more
environmentally friendly needn’t necessitate drastic lifestyle
changes. Good green habits can soon become second nature. Energy
savings are easily made from everyday activities – such as not
leaving the tap running while brushing your teeth. These small steps
form healthy habits and impact positively on the world around you.
Recycling
One of the
most effective ways of recycling is to consider whether something
really is rubbish; after all, one man’s trash is another man’s
treasure. Your unwanted items can be freely advertised and are bound
to be snapped up by someone else. You may even make a little money
out of it. Donate kids
clothes, books and toys to charitable organisations or a nearby
pre-school. Rather than lugging your old lumber to the local dump,
why not set up a stall at a car boot sale?
Of course
you needn’t limit yourself to hearth and home when it comes to
recycling. Set your sights outside too. Your garden can create vast
amounts of waste, so why not compost your own little corner of the
country? The products of all that pruning, picking and plucking need
to go somewhere.
As well as
old flowers, nettles and grass cuttings from the garden, you can also
compost a variety of household waste products, such as coffee
grounds, tea bags and vegetable peelings. Your garden will thrive on
the best bits of your bin as you create a constant source of nutrient
rich food to dig into the soil.
You’ll
find your garden benefits by being naturally robust and vigorous
because of the well-balanced nutrients provided by the compost.
Composting is a great way of getting closer to nature and allows you
to get involved with the natural cycle of life. Choosing to do your
bit by creating
less waste and keeping your patch of the planet pretty for
generations to come is a great decision and one which will send the
right message to any little ones you have running around. Not only
that, but you could find yourself saving a tidy sum of money too –
win, win!
