Become a member of your local farmer’s market.

With the average American eating roughly 37 pounds of meat per person per year, we’re taking a serious toll on our environment.

We live in a time when people are more aware of these issues than ever before and are doing what they can to reduce their carbon footprint. From driving less to using reusable bags at grocery stores, there are many ways that you can achieve this goal. One way to do so is by visiting your local farmer’s market!

• Why buy local food?

Buying locally grown food helps ensure that you’re getting fresher produce with higher nutritional content as well as helping small businesses thrive in your community while promoting environmental sustainability. Buying from local farmers will also help keep money circulating within the economy where it belongs instead of sending it overseas or into corporate coffers. Shopping at farmer’s markets also provides an opportunity for community interaction which helps connect us with each other while strengthening bonds between neighbors through socializing together at events such as these ones–it’s very much like going back in time when everyone knew each other’s names!

Use reusable bags at the grocery store.

If you’re like most people, a trip to the grocery store involves a bunch of plastic bags. In fact, Americans use an estimated 1 billion plastic bags per year. The problem is that these bags are not biodegradable and can take up to 1,000 years to decompose. That’s why it’s important to start switching over your shopping habits now!

Here are some tips on how you can get started on going green:

• Use cloth or canvas bags instead of buying new plastic ones every time you go grocery shopping. You should also consider getting extra-large reusable bags so that they can hold more items at once. They’ll help save space in your car when you head home from the store too! If you don’t have any reusable bags at home right now, then make sure that the next time someone asks if they can put their groceries in yours—which will happen eventually—you let them know politely but firmly that this isn’t possible because they’re already full with your own purchases (and maybe even offer them one of those cloth/canvas options).

Look for eco-friendly products.

To make sure that you’re getting the most environmentally friendly product, look for brands that are certified by the EPA or other environmental organizations. You can also look at the label and make sure that it contains no toxic chemicals and no animal products. One final note: make sure that your products aren’t made from unsustainable materials like wood pulp or palm oil.

Bring your own coffee mug to Starbucks.

One of the most environmentally friendly things you can do when you go out is bring your own coffee mug. You may think this sounds crazy, but it really isn’t. It will save you money and help reduce waste. If you’re drinking a lot of coffee in the morning like me, then this is especially good for your wallet and the planet because Starbucks uses so many paper cups that aren’t recyclable!

To get started, look up some eco-friendly mugs on Amazon or Etsy (or even at Target). The great thing about these kinds of mugs is that they come in all different shapes and sizes, so there’s bound to be one that fits into your budget! Plus they’re made from different materials like metal or glass instead of plastic so they won’t leach harmful chemicals into drinks over time like disposable ones do! After all these years I’ve finally found something worth investing in; now I’m saving money AND helping save our environment at the same time!”

Invest in canvas bags instead of plastic shopping bags.

Instead of using plastic shopping bags, opt for a canvas tote bag instead. They’re much sturdier than plastic bags and they can be reused over and over again as long as you take good care of them.

They are easy to fold up and put in your purse or pocket so you’ll always have it with you when you need it!

Canvas totes are available at many stores such as Target, Walmart, Kohl’s, Meijer and Bed Bath & Beyond. They come in different colors and styles that will suit any personality or style preference which makes them a great gift idea too!

Reuse and recycle old goods.

Reuse and recycle old goods.

Reuse, reuse, reuse! You can do this by donating your clothes to charity, using your old boxes as storage containers, using old paper as scratch paper, using old towels as rags—you get the idea. Use cans for their original purpose (food and drinks), use jars for food storage or plants and flowers, etc.

Doing so will help you keep more trash out of landfills while also providing a service to other people who might need these items.

Buy shoes made of natural fibers.

Want a good way to help save the earth? Buy shoes made of natural fibers. Leather and synthetic fabrics take far more energy and water to produce than cotton, linen, hemp or wool. This means that buying non-synthetic shoes is a great step in being environmentally friendly.

For example, the average pair of leather shoes uses about 3 times as much water in its production than an equivalent pair of hemp canvas ones.

Additionally, avoid suede or vinyl shoes because they’re not biodegradable and can end up in landfills for years before decomposing completely (if at all).

Buy a reusable water bottle.

• Buy a reusable water bottle.
• Bring it with you everywhere.
• Use it instead of single-use plastic bottles. It’s good for the planet and saves money!
• You can get filtered water from home or at work, too, so you can use your bottle even if there isn’t a water fountain around (or if there is one but it’s gross).

Buy local food and reduce carbon emissions.

If you’re shopping for food, you might want to buy local. There are many reasons to do so:

• Buying local food helps reduce carbon emissions because food doesn’t have to travel as far.
• Supporting your local farmers is good for the economy and it supports your community!
• Local foods are fresher and taste better than their boxed counterparts.
• It’s a simple way to reduce your carbon footprint by buying food that’s grown close by instead of purchasing products transported halfway across the world.

Buy energy efficient appliances when you can afford to upgrade your washing machine or refrigerator. Stop using plastic water bottles, which are not recyclable. Take your own reusable mug with you when you go out for coffee so that you don’t have to use those paper cups from Starbucks that aren’t recycled properly either! Get rid of all those plastic grocery bags in the house by investing some time changing things over little by little (like making sure there always enough reusable totes or large shopping bags) and don’t forget about recycling too!

• Buy energy efficient appliances when you can afford to upgrade your washing machine or refrigerator.
• Stop using plastic water bottles, which are not recyclable.
• Take your own reusable mug with you when you go out for coffee so that you don’t have to use those paper cups from Starbucks that aren’t recycled properly either! Get rid of all those plastic grocery bags in the house by investing some time changing things over little by little (like making sure there always enough reusable totes or large shopping bags) and don’t forget about recycling too!