It’s all about you… One of the best things you can do to be more eco friendly is to simply stay informed, because informed decisions are better decisions. Unfortunately this can be one of the hardest parts of being a responsible human – unless you know how to approach it. Diving into environmental topics can …
Category Archives: Responsible Habits
#9 Digital Media
In the last 7 habits I’ve explained ways to reduce our environmental impact by reducing the amount we consume and improving the quality of what we do consume. Up to this point I’ve only touched on physical, tangible products but in this piece I’ll talk about a less tangible aspect of conscious consumption: Tip #9: …
#8 Deny The Swag
This is why it’s really not cool… By swag I’m talking about promotional products, aka gifts and premiums, aka cheap marketing sh** usually given out for free. It comes in many forms as branded: hats mugs pens koozies keychains water bottles phone chargers etc. The history of promotional products actually goes back to the 1800’s …
#7 Drink Responsibly
In case you needed another excuse to drink great beer… I’ve got the easiest and possibly most enjoyable eco friendly habit for you. Habit #7 is Drink Responsibly. If you’re concerned about water, energy, and IBUs… craft beer is for you and you should enjoy it more knowing that by choosing a local craft brew …
#6 Buy Sustainably Sourced Fish
Do it for the sushi… At the rate we are fishing now, it’s estimated that the world’s fish stocks will collapse by 2048. It seems unfathomable to many, but along with deforestation and global warming, the decimation of fish stocks is a reality backed by science. Yes, it’s possible that within our lifetime there will …
#5 Watch Out for Greenwashing
Your intentions are good, but don’t be fooled! The term greenwashing covers all tactics used by companies to improve their image, but this post will only be discussing its application to product labels. There is a lot of deception in product labeling and you have to be careful not to take everything for face value. The …
#4 Know Your Eco Labels
You’ve seen them, but do you know what they mean? What Are Eco Labels? Eco labels are a form of sustainability measurement that help consumers guage the sustainability of a product. They are represented as small seals and are usually found around the edges of products. There are over 460 eco labels, but only a handful …
#3 Consume Smarter
The everyday activist… Consuming less is great! The next best thing is consuming responsibly. This can be a bit tricky because there are a lot of misconceptions out there, but I’m going to give you some tips and resources to make it a whole lot easier. For the conscious consumer there are a lot of …
#2 Reducing Your Consumption
Simplicity is the new black… A cluttered desk is the sign of a cluttered mind. The same goes for your shower, your refrigerator, your car, and even all the apps on your iPhone. Do we really need all this stuff? Is it actually adding value to our lives? When my surroundings are hectic, I get worn …
#1 Do What You Can
Less stress equals more success… Bad News: Only 8% of Americans actually achieve their New Year’s resolution… Good News: You’re about to be in that 8%! Most of us fail to realize our goals because we try to do too much too soon. We try to drastically change our habits which causes a lot of stress and …