With so many great "green and health" practices going hand-in-hand, here are our favorite ways to look after your own health, as well as the health of our planet:
Walking and/or riding your bike. Not only is it much better for you, but choosing to walk or ride your bike to where you're going will help protect the ozone layer by cutting back on pollution.
Eating less pre-packaged foods. Okay, we all know that these foods are more convenient; however, the production of these highly-processed foods uses huge amounts of materials and energy. These foods also tend to be very high in fat, sugar, and calories. Opting to buy and consume these foods contributes to the waste of materials and energy, and also adds weight gain and obesity.
Banning bottled water. Getting water purifiers for your kitchen rather than buying bottled water makes a huge difference. Bottled water is expensive and many brands contain toxins. Bottled water also produces large amounts of container waste and harmful plastics. Approximately 2.7 billion tons of plastic is produced each year for the bottled water industry, and 86% of this ends up in landfills!
Making your own cleaning supplies. Housecleaning can easily be done with homemade cleaning supplies using natural ingredients such as baking soda, soap, and vinegar. This is a cheap, non-toxic way to keep your house clean, and can also cut down on allergies which will save money on doctor's visits.
These quick tips will not only help you lead a healthier life, but they will also contribute to the well-being of our planet.
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