Sustainability

• reuse glass juice bottles

• ​​take 10 minute showers​

• turn off lights when not in use

• don't leave your charger plugged into a socket with no device attached

• switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs

• either open the windows or turn on the ac (not both)

• to charge multiple devices at once, use power strips

• limit use of hot water

• do full loads of laundry to save water

• take the stairs instead of an elevator that uses electricity

• donate old clothes to a Salvation Army, Goodwill, or other clothing donation center

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High-end: Able, tentree, Made Trade, Wearwell, Kotn, Frank and Oak

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Mid-priced: Pact, Girlfriend Collective, Happy Earth, Poplinen, Parade

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Affordable: Honest Basics, Organic Basics 

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• service your car to increase efficiency and reduce energy use

• open your car windows more and only use the AC if necessary

• take public transportation whenever possible

• always carry reusable bags in your car when going shopping

• don't buy fast fashion regardless of how cute or cheap things are (the labor is not ethically-sourced and the overproduction contributes to climate change). Instead shop at thrift stores.

• support environmentally-conscious brands

• meal prep

• try eating less meat because it's production contributes greatly to carbon emissions

• use reusable kitchenware (plates, utensils, etc.)

• create a compost bin for biodegradable food waste that can be used in a garden (keep in a covered bin outside)

​See our Gardening Tab to get more information.