What to do to be ecological and prevent climate change?

Think about how many times in the past few days you have made decisions that could have had a negative or positive impact on the environment. Perhaps in the rush of daily duties, you sometimes forget about simple steps that help protect our planet?

We know that sometimes it's hard to start changes, but remember - they don't have to be radical, or even more expensive. It's the small, everyday choices that can have a huge impact on the future of the Earth.

What to do to be eco-friendly?

Climate change is one of the most serious problems facing our civilization. Its effects are already visible in the form of rising temperatures, melting glaciers, sudden, dangerous atmospheric phenomena. However, this does not mean that it is not worth taking corrective action. Each of us has an impact on the future of our planet, and how we care for the environment depends on small, everyday decisions. They can concern our lifestyle, diet, how we sort waste, saving energy and water.

Healthy Habits – A Challenge for You – Changes for Everyone!

We invite you to join us and think about what you can do every day to not worsen the climate crisis. We believe that even one small change in the life of every consumer, reducing ecological threats, is a huge step towards a better and more sustainable tomorrow for our planet. Join our mission!

Here are some tips on where to start

Healthy diet

We know that rushing and constant stress are not allies in taking care of your health. It is similar with choosing what to put on your plate. Therefore, choose the ingredients of your meals carefully. Avoid highly processed foods and eat lots of vegetables and fruits.

How and why should you avoid processed foods?

The production of highly processed food involves high energy consumption and the generation of a large amount of waste, including plastic. In addition, the modern diet is often based on ready-made products, and these contain large amounts of substances harmful to the body: sugar, fat, salt and artificial additives. Meanwhile, avoiding highly processed food is not only a health benefit, but also an ecological one. It is worth ensuring that natural, local and seasonal products dominate the diet.

• Choose products in their natural form. Instead of buying ready meals, make your own food at home. This way, you will reduce the use of processed foods and reduce the amount of waste generated from packaging.
• Eat lots of fruit and vegetables, because it's not only a healthy habit, but also an ecological one. Fruit and vegetables, especially local and seasonal ones, have a smaller carbon footprint than products that have to be delivered from distant corners of the globe.
• Avoid eating fast food, just cook at home using fresh ingredients.
• Invest in a healthy, organic diet, supported by natural supplementation. If you reach for dietary supplements, choose those produced with respect for nature and with its protection in mind. Organic dietary supplements have a positive impact not only on your body, but also on the natural environment

Don't waste food

All statistics show that about 30% of purchased food ends up in the trash. This is very bad news, considering that in many parts of the world people suffer from hunger.
According to a report by the United Nations Environment Programme, in 2022, more than one billion tons of food was wasted worldwide, of which 60 percent, or 631 million tons, was food thrown away from households! Think not only about nature, but also about your own wallet!

• Try to buy products that you will use within their shelf life.
• Try to systematically check your fridge and kitchen. First, use up products that are not fresh for long and have an expiration date.
• Cook only what you can eat, and use any leftovers the next day. You can also freeze them, so that not only do you not throw away food, but you also have backup meals when you run out of time to shop and cook.
• Make a thorough shopping list – planning your meals a few days in advance will help you avoid buying too much food and overspending on it.
• You can donate surpluses from holidays or weekends to food pantries, which are special fridges that are particularly popular with people experiencing homelessness and poverty.

Shop locally and choose wisely

By shopping in your area, you support the development of neighboring companies, factories, and farmers. You also save time traveling to distant places (e.g. to a market outside the city), and you also reduce the carbon footprint generated by combustion-powered means of transport.

Reduce plastic

You can also help ensure that the gigantic mountain of produced plastic stops growing, and that manufacturers, seeing the changing trend, abandon plastic products in favor of ecological options.

How to reduce plastic?

Reducing plastic is one of the most important steps in the fight against environmental pollution. Plastic is a material that takes hundreds of years to decompose, and its production involves a large consumption of natural resources and energy.

How to reduce plastic in everyday life?

• Buy plastic-free products – choose those packaged in paper, glass or metal.
• Instead of plastic bags, use reusable cloth bags.
• Ditch disposable plastic straws, cutlery and plates and choose eco-friendly options like bamboo or stainless steel instead.

Save electricity and water

Saving electricity is one of the easiest ways to reduce carbon emissions. Electricity generated from fossil fuels such as coal and gas leads to large greenhouse gas emissions, so it is worth taking steps to reduce its use.

How to save electricity?

• Turn off the lights in rooms you are not in. This is a very simple but effective way to save electricity.
• Turn off equipment that you are not using. Only use it when you really need it. Remember that standby mode also means energy consumption - unplug devices from sockets (e.g. TV or charger).
• Buy energy-saving appliances and light bulbs. LED bulbs or household appliances with an energy class of A+++ use less energy and their lifespan is much longer.
• Fix broken devices. Did you know that a cracked phone screen or a broken TV matrix can be replaced? You don't have to buy a new model right away.

Energy-saving light bulbs – are they worth it?

Energy-saving LED bulbs are one of the easiest ways to reduce your electricity usage. They use up to 80% less energy than traditional bulbs and have a much longer life. It's an investment that will pay for itself quickly, while helping to protect the environment.

How to save water?

Saving water should become a basic habit that is worth introducing into your daily life, not only to reduce your water bills, but also to reduce your negative impact on the environment. Water is a valuable resource that should be used sparingly.

How to reduce water consumption?

• Turn off the water while brushing your teeth, shaving, or washing dishes – it’s a very simple trick that can significantly reduce water consumption.
• Choose a shower instead of a bath – you use much less water, and you can adjust the time spent in the shower to your needs.
• Wash dishes in the dishwasher on Eco mode.
• Use the washing machine when a full load is collected.

Collecting rainwater from the gutter

Collecting rainwater is a practical and ecological solution, especially useful in the garden. Rainwater can be used to water plants, which reduces the consumption of drinking water. Remember that every small action towards saving water contributes to reducing the negative impact on the environment.

Sort your waste

It is a habit worth developing. Awareness of segregation subliminally leads to a desire to reduce their generation, and thus reduce their quantity.

It is worth paying attention to the type of packaging you buy and what you can do with it.

How to separate waste?

Sorting your waste properly is one of the most important steps you can take to care for the planet. Sorting waste allows it to be recycled and reused later, which reduces landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

• Set up appropriate containers for paper, plastic, glass and organic waste at home. Segregation makes it easier to recycle waste.
• If you have a garden, set up a composter and throw organic waste into it, which you can then use to fertilize the soil.
• Reduce Waste – What you buy has a huge impact on how much waste you produce. Try to choose products without packaging or in recyclable packaging.

Remember that separating waste is not only good for the environment, but also for your wallet, as some municipalities offer discounts on the collection of segregated waste.

How to reduce carbon dioxide emissions?

Reducing carbon dioxide emissions is one of the most important actions in the fight against climate change. It is worth knowing that many everyday behaviors can help reduce CO2 emissions.

• Reduce car journeys – choose public transport, cycling or walking when possible. This will reduce emissions and your carbon footprint.
• Saving energy – as already mentioned, less electricity consumption means less CO2 emissions.

Every change matters. You and your loved ones, through your daily choices, shape the future of our planet. Every day is a chance to do something good for the environment! Take the challenge and start with small steps to live more ecologically. Let caring for the environment become the second thing after happiness that multiplies when you share it 😊.