06/20/2024
Summer is upon us! ☀️ Whether you’re staying home or heading out to the beaches, lakes, rivers, trails, and more... here are a few simple ways to be sustainable. Use your reusable water bottle and fill it up before purchasing a bottled water and keep your reusable glass straws with you so you don’t have to grab a plastic one for your iced drink (although glass works is hot drinks too). Check the back of your sunscreen! Thankfully, there are many clean alternatives out there but make sure what you’re wearing doesn’t contain toxins like Oxybenzone, micro beads, Cyclimethicone, and more that are known to be toxic to your body as well as the environment. And if you are heading out for the day, pick your own snacks and meals ahead of time so you know what you’re eating and don’t have to rely on buying a small bag of chips when you start to feel hungry. These tips not only save the planet, but will save you money and your health! Let’s enjoy the summer and make 🌎