A Guide To A Few Products You Didn’t Know Could Be Sustainable

When it comes to living a sustainable, eco-friendly life, it’s easy to feel like everything is out of your control. The influence of corporations and their impact on the environment can be overwhelming for a lot of us. You might ask yourself, what can I do?

Maybe that’s not the right question. It’s important to understand that you should dictate your own behaviors before trying to dictate the behaviors of others. You should always start with yourself. One thing that we can all work on is consumption.

Below is a guide to a few products you didn’t know were sustainable.

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Paper Products

Of course, paper products are one of the worst things for the environment that we purchase regularly. This is because trees take in carbon dioxide that is being emitted into the atmosphere and turn it into oxygen.

When you buy paper products that cut down trees that we need to help us combat climate change, you are having a negative effect on the environment. However, bamboo products are a lot more sustainable.

Not only is bamboo a lot more plentiful, but it is also stronger and less harmful to the environment. Bamboo can be grown quickly, making it a great source for paper products.

There are many different kinds of paper products available, and some of which are much more sustainable than others. It’s essential to try your best to purchase sustainable paper.

Headphones

Headphones , like a lot of electronics, are incredibly wasteful. They use plastic and other harmful resources to the environment. They also break quickly, making it necessary to buy another pair. However, did you know that companies are now making sustainable headphones?

Not only do these products last longer, but they are also made of eco-friendly materials. They use wood instead of plastic. New electronics businesses that make eco-consciousness a part of their business model are becoming more popular.

Appliances

Another product that goes under the radar for its sustainable options is your household appliances. Nowadays, these products come in Energy Star certified versions that save energy and water. Clean water is one of the biggest issues we have today.

Saving water is essential for the planet and your wallet. Luckily, there are many options for smart appliances. For example, smart dishwashers recycle water and use less power. Smart refrigerators can help you save food and energy too.

Dryers also decrease the amount of time spent on drying clothes. Whatever the appliance, it’s a great idea to convert to the smart equivalent.

Thermostats

If you thought that was the end of smart products, think again. Smart thermostats are one of the best things you can invest in.

Not only do smart thermostats enable you to control the temperature of the home from your phone, but you can also avoid leaving the thermostat on. You will save a lot of money on your energy bills while doing what’s right for the planet.

We use more energy in our thermostats than just about any other part of the home. So, next time you are looking for a way to make your house more sustainable, think about upgrading to a smart thermostat.

Clothing

Your clothes don’t need to be made from unsustainable materials in unethical conditions. There are a lot of eco-friendly, sustainable, and ethical clothing companies out there that do their best to make affordable clothing.

Sustainable also means that the clothing will last longer, which is good for you and the planet. Clothes can be sustainable. You just might have to look a little harder for them and pay a little more, but it’s worth it for everyone involved.

With the products we buy, there is always the chance to do better. There’s always the opportunity to choose more ethical and sustainable products.

Depending on your situation, you might not always be able to go for the more expensive sustainable option, but every time you do you are moving the needle and pushing the economics in a more sustainable direction.

We can all blame corporations for their abuse of the environment, but we can’t change other people or the world we live in. But we do have control over our personal actions and choices. So, next time go for the sustainable option.