be a greener consumer,

Introduction

When it comes to the environment, we all have a responsibility to do our part. This is especially true when it comes to buying things that we need every day, such as food and toiletries. It might seem like a small thing, but by being more eco-friendly in these areas you can help cut down on your own carbon footprint and contribute towards saving the planet one bag of potatoes at a time!

Can you remember to take your shopping bags with you.

Can you remember to take your shopping bags with you?

This is a very simple change that could make a big difference. After all, we're all guilty of forgetting to take our shopping bags when we go out and about. What may seem like a minor inconvenience can result in millions of plastic bags ending up in landfill each year. It's about being more aware of what you are buying and how it's packaged, meaning that if the shop assistant has placed something in plastic wrap then maybe don't buy it! There are many alternatives out there too - from reusable glass jars (good for storing grains or nuts) through to cotton bags made from recycled materials which can be used over and over again as long as they aren't damaged (and who knows what will happen if you do break one).

Second hand is better than buying new every time.

Buying second hand is better than buying new every time. The average American household spends over $1,000 per month on consumer goods, which means that it’s possible to save a lot of money by buying used items.

Buying second hand also helps the environment because you are reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills and increasing the number of people who can use what you buy. You may even be able to find something special or hard-to-find in second hand stores that aren’t available anywhere else!

There are plenty of things that we can buy that will reduce our energy bills and help the planet.

Buy energy saving light bulbs.
Use energy saving appliances.
Use energy saving water heaters!
Use an energy-efficient heating system that is more environmentally friendly than one that is not, like a smart thermostat or more efficient AC unit. The same goes for air conditioning systems—they should be more eco-friendly as well!

Buy local produce whenever possible.

Buy local produce whenever possible.
Local produce is fresher, better quality and cheaper. Buying local means you are supporting your community, saving on shipping costs and reducing pollution by cutting down on the distance food has to travel from farm to table.
More nutritious! Studies show that fruits and vegetables that are picked at their peak ripeness have higher nutritional values than those shipped long distances. The shorter the time between harvest and purchase, the more nutrients remain intact in your food products!

If you want to be more eco-friendly, look at how much you are actually throwing away.

Recycling is a great way to reduce the amount of waste we produce and send to landfills. However, recycling isn't always enough. For example: if you're throwing away food that can be composted instead of thrown away with your regular garbage (more on that later), then you're really just shifting where your trash winds up instead of reducing it overall. So when we say "recycle," let's make sure we're not doing anything else that will offset any benefits of recycling!

Conclusion

It’s time to cut down on waste and start making better choices. By taking a look at what we throw away every day, we can see how much plastic we are using and hopefully reduce it with greener alternatives. There are so many ways to make yourself more eco-friendly, but it all starts with thinking about the environment before you buy something new or use something up until it becomes unusable.