How to reduce your carbon footprint
The haze, crazy weather patterns, the increasingly hot climate - the proof is in the pudding what climate crisis is real and we need to play our part in reducing our carbon footprint that exacerbates the issue.
Reducing our waste, taking steps to consume less energy from power grids, and becoming as self sufficient as possible are the main ways we can all move towards carbon neutral territory. These ideas sound harder to achieve than it really is, you don’t need to have a complete life change to help fix the problem. Here are some very easy, simple steps that you can take to reduce your own carbon footprint.
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Reduce plastic bags or paper bags when you go out shopping. Choose from one of these shopping totes instead.
Muun mini caba woven straw tote, $174
A.P.C. leather and canvas shopping tote, $515
Karl Lagerfeld Stylebop.com exclusive K/Cities shopper with leather, $362
Or get one of these cute owl foldable shopping bags when you’re out doing your groceries
Owl shopping bags for $1.85 each.
Or this cute Harrods shopping bag that zips up into a wee pouch
Harrods Westie Foldaway bag, $14.70.
Grow your own herbs and vegetables by getting one of these hydroponic grow kits, perfect for beginners
Indoor garden lamp herb full spectrum hydroponics kit, $64.75.
Soilless vegetable growing equipment indoor balcony hydroponic system kit, $36.61
Sort out your waste with these nifty, and sleek-looking recycling bins
Simplehuman rectangular dual compartment recycler bin, $278.90
This home-y compost bin that’s pretty enough to sit on the countertop
Countertop compost bin, $158.48 (this product received over 347 reviews with 5 stars)
Or this practical and economic compost bin that can go in your garden or under your sink
Kitchen food recycle waste compost bin, $87.81
Line dry your clothes instead of using a dryer which zaps energy, while saving on your electricity bill too! This retractable clothes line is nifty, as it doesn’t take up space when not in use
Stainless steel clothesline hanger for indoor or outdoor use, $14.05
Drive less! Non-renewable energy and fossil fuels are one of the main contributors to the climate crisis. Take public transport; get an electric scooter or bicycle if you live far away from an MRT station, like this Xiaomi electric scooter that goes up to 30km per charge and folds up when not in use
