1.) Curb your consumerism. Buy less active wear, expensive running shoes, and/or fad, workout gizmos (that you know are NOT quick-fixes for proper exercise and diet). You’ll leave a smaller carbon footprint and leave more money in your wallet too.
2.) Recycle your water/sports bottles. Buy a recyclable water bottle instead of plastic one-use water bottles. Recyclable water bottles will save you big bucks in the long run, as most designer waters are very expensive. Many individual 16-ounce designer waters that include minerals and vitamins are now over $2.00 a bottle. These outrageously overpriced waters are unnecessary, as you can obtain all your vitamins and minerals by eating a sensible diet along with taking a daily multivitamin. Did you know that according to the Container Recycling Institute only 23% of plastic bottles are recycled in the US? 38 billion plastic bottles go into landfills in the US each year. Plastic bottles take up to 1000 years to biodegrade. I recommend these two recyclable water bottle companies: www.MySigg.com and www.KleanKanteen.com.
3.) Use biodegradable body products. Buy biodegradable body wash and shampoo in bulk, which will save you money and decrease bottle use. Then, fill them into smaller, personal-use size reusable bottles. (Most major discount retailers sell biodegradable body wash and shampoo in bulk and oftentimes run brand-name specials.)
4.) Join a neighborhood gym that’s within walking distance to where you work and/or live. You’ll be supporting the local economy, saving car gas emissions, and costly parking fees.
5.) If the weather is fine, walk outside—it’s
free. Did you know that out of all
motorized pieces of fitness equipment, treadmills use the most
energy?
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Also Read:
- 6 Steps to a Greener Diet By Curtis Cook
- Improve the Quality of Your Water (Without Costing the Planet) By Norma Lehmeier Hartie
- The Benefits of Vegan Cuisine & A Southwest Tempeh Chili Recipe By Mark Reinfeld
- How to Go Vegan & A Shepherd’s Pie Recipe By Mark Reinfeld
- Vegan Baking & A Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe By Mark Reinfeld
By Linda LaRue for 30 Days to A Greener You
Linda LaRue is a registered nurse, an athletic trainer and the creater of The SOUPer Slim Diet and Crunchless Abs. Learn more at www.LindaLaRue.com.
