The theme of sustainability is very present nowadays, ranging from the way large companies deal with the environment to simple attitudes that any of us can put into practice. The best thing is that sustainability can be part of our routine with small attitudes in everyday life, but that make a difference by contributing to a better world. To help you change your habits, we've brought you some tips on how to apply sustainability to your routine. 1 – Reduce the use of disposable materials Disposable materials do not always go through the recycling process, so they end up getting lost in nature. A great tip for having more sustainable habits is to replace the use of disposable materials with single-use materials, such as steel, thus avoiding a huge disposal of plastic. 2 – Save water consumption Only 2.5% of the water that exists on the planet is available for consumption, being a finite resource. Avoiding taking long showers, making sure the taps are turned off, reusing water in the washing machine and among other habits, contribute to saving water consumption. 3 – Separate recyclable waste Separating recyclable materials from organic materials is already a step forward in contributing to the reduction of environmental impacts. To separate the steel cans, for example, just wash the residues and discard them at a nearby recycling point or hand them over to a recyclable material collector. It is an initiative that makes a difference both in the environment and in the livelihood of these people. 4 – Avoid using plastic bags Plastic is a material that can take up to 500 years to decompose, harming both the soil and the ocean. About 8 million tons of plastic float in the planet's seas. A great option to replace plastic bags and avoid more pollution in the environment is the use of ecobags.
