22 Eco-Friendly Goals for 2022!
Written By: Alie McDougall
Here is a list of 22 sustainability-centered goals to add to your New Years' resolutions!
Refuse plastic water bottles
Use reusable bags when grocery shopping
Think critically about the values brands you buy from
Build a garden to grow your own produce
Build a compost
Drive less, more walking, biking, carpooling, and public transport
Shop secondhand, avoid fast fashion
Invest more in experiences and less in material items
Switch to sustainable/plastic-free products (ex. Bamboo toothbrushes)
Conserve water
Eat more whole and locally sourced foods
Learn more about the earth by watching documentaries, reading books, listening to podcasts
Minimize the amount of food you waste
Volunteer for community projects (ex. community garden, trail maintenance, etc.)
Zero waste gift wrapping (Use newspaper, brown paper bags, etc.)
Learn how to sew
Rent and borrow more
Learn and teach how to recycle correctly
Buy in bulk and transfer to your own containers
Limit the junk mail you receive by unsubscribing
Utilize the library as opposed to buying brand new books
When out in nature, always pack your trash/recyclables out
Now that you have some ideas of how to reduce your impact, hold yourself accountable to these goals by posting them somewhere you will see each day, checking back in with them often, and sharing your goals with others!
