{"id":2856,"date":"2021-01-03T12:24:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-03T16:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ricqcolia.com\/?p=2856"},"modified":"2021-01-09T17:25:17","modified_gmt":"2021-01-09T21:25:17","slug":"7-small-steps-towards-living-a-more-sustainable-lifestyle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ricqcolia.com\/7-small-steps-towards-living-a-more-sustainable-lifestyle\/","title":{"rendered":"7 small steps towards living a more sustainable lifestyle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Want to save the planet? Of course, you do! We all want to do our part to be kinder to the environment with a more sustainable lifestyle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s so much information out there, so it’s understandable if you’re not sure where to start. If you\u2019re trying to be more conscious about how you much you consume and want to learn more about environmental sustainability in the Caribbean, listen to The Climate Conscious<\/a><\/strong> podcast hosted by Derval Barzey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you may think that you might have to do a complete overhaul, there are several simple changes or habits that you can start introducing into your everyday life that can have a powerful effect when it comes to producing less waste, improving our communities,\u00a0and<\/em>\u00a0saving money.\u00a0This list is by no means finite, but instead baby steps towards reducing your impact on the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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1. Reduce your meat intake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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We get it: the thought of passing up that portion of bacon sounds unfathomable. And you know what, it’s okay if you’re not ready to go full vegetarian or pescatarian. Instead, you can reduce your meat intake by going meat-free one day per week or trying creative meatless recipes<\/a><\/strong> at home. Consider this: it’s been widely documented that livestock farming is a significant contributor to climate change and deforestation<\/a><\/strong> worldwide. In fact, it’s responsible for 14.5% of all greenhouse gas emissions, while dairy and red meat production account for 65%. Choosing meat- or dairy-free options can go a long way in making an impact. If you’re considering a vegan lifestyle and not sure where to start, check out the advice from these women<\/a><\/strong> on how to switch.

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2. Go natural with your skincare routine <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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