Everybody seems to be going through a heatwave. Plastic is everywhere. It’s hard not to despair regarding the environment — but honestly, change is always possible. Hell, we kind of fixed the ozone! So, I’m wondering: what’s one (hopefully cheap) habit people can do that actually does help the planet?
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Maybe you’ve made a concerted effort to seriously lessen the amount of plastic you use. Switching to glass Tupperware, reusable bottles, and plant-based “plastic” products are all good examples. Is there anything I’m missing?
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Any tips for washing clothes, reusing materials, or more climate-friendly gardening are welcome. Tell me about it!
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Maybe you have an environmentally friendly habit that most people don’t even think to do. What is it?
Or maybe there are bigger changes people can make — switching away from fast fashion, for example. Tell me all your thoughts, opinions, and ideas.
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This photo taken on June 11, 2024 shows workers producing garments at a textile factory that supplies clothes to fast fashion e-commerce company Shein in Guangzhou in southern China’s Guangdong province. (Photo by Jade GAO / AFP) (Photo by JADE GAO/AFP via Getty Images)
Whatever tips you have for helping the environment, big or small (but preferably cheap), let me know. This is the place to be holier-than-thou! I know we all have room to improve, so I want everyone to comment down below. Or, if you prefer, feel free to write something in this anonymous Google Form. Your answer may be included in an upcoming BuzzFeed article.
