Eco Green Living: How to Live More Sustainably Every Day
Living sustainably is an incredibly important practice for the upkeep of our environment, but incorporating eco green living into our daily lives can be difficult.
Read on to discover some easy ways to implement sustainability into your everyday life:
Eco Green Living | The Importance of Living Sustainably
Our planet needs protecting, and practising eco green living is a brilliant way to do your part.
Living sustainably has many benefits, including:
Improving the quality of our lives
Protecting our ecosystem
Preserving natural resources for future generations to enjoy and utilise.
Reducing the Use of Plastics
As July is Plastic Free month, it’s important to recognise the damage that plastic waste causes and learn how to make a change.
As an example of eco green living, why not make an effort to buy products with reduced, or no plastic packaging? It’s also a good idea to avoid single-use plastics, whilst stocking up on eco-friendly alternatives, such as beeswax food wrap.
Use Locally Sourced Ingredients For Meals
When was the last time you checked how far your dinner ingredients travelled? We don't normally think about it, but the vehicles that transport our food to supermarkets produce plenty of CO2 that is harmful to our environment.
As part of practising eco green living, why not visit local shops and buy fresh farm produce to help live sustainably and reduce food miles? If you’d rather not cook, visit our Beresfords Restaurant, where we serve a range of delicious meals, cooked using fresh, local produce.
Ditch the Car For a Bike or Bus
By making the change from car to bike or bus for your daily commute, you’re doing your bit to reduce your carbon footprint.
Practise eco green living by walking, biking or taking the bus or train to locations you’d usually walk to. It doesn't have to be every outing, but swapping your mode of transport a few times a week can have a positive impact on not only the environment, but also your health.
When staying with us at Balmer Lawn Hotel, why not take the opportunity to spend some time cycling or walking through the New Forest?
Eco Green Living | Manage Your Water and Electricity Use
For quick sustainable practices that can easily be turned into a daily habit, try limiting your electricity and water usage at home.
Flicking off a light switch or turning off the tap while brushing your teeth are simple notions that can lead to a decrease in your heating and water bill, as well as helping you do your bit for the environment.
At Balmer Lawn Hotel, we’re always searching for new ways in which we can improve our sustainability and help protect the planet. What steps will you take to reduce your carbon footprint this year?
If you’d like to make a reservation, or you’d like to find out more about our hotel, please take a look at our website.
Alternatively, why not check out our previous blog to read about Jade-Lee’s Balmer Lawn Journey?
