New Year’s resolutions for 2024: This is how you can do more for the environment

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New year, new goals; So what have you planned for 2024? The decision often comes down to eating healthy, saving money, or getting more exercise. But let me tell you this, is a more sustainable life also a part of your new project? Many people think that sustainability is just complicated and restrictive in daily life. This means you can quickly give up on making sustainable decisions. But you don’t need to move mountains to do something good for the environment. On the contrary, you can achieve a lot with a little effort. You can even make a profit from it yourself.

Don’t like the sweater you got for Christmas? If you don’t enjoy it, someone else will. Therefore, it is time to find the new owner of the sweater. You can also clean out your closet to create more space. You’ll probably come across other clothing items that you no longer need. These can be sold on various platforms. Not only are you doing something good for the environment, but your wallet will benefit too.

The number of clothing purchases is constantly increasing. This situation supports resource waste, environmental damage and exploitation. Fortunately, many fashion houses already offer sustainable clothing made from recycled materials.

Next time you go shopping, you can also plan to visit a second-hand store. Giving used clothes a second life not only protects the environment but also your wallet. There are also countless platforms where you can buy stylish vintage clothing and second-hand designer pieces.

Our oceans are polluted with countless pieces of plastic. Surprisingly, these mostly come from synthetic clothing. When these are washed, small particles of textile fibers come out. Unfortunately, water becomes polluted because sewage treatment plants cannot filter out microplastics. This is true even in the remote waters of Antarctica.
Fortunately, there are products that collect microplastics in the drum during the washing process. You can also find filters on the market that prevent particles from entering our water. However, you can help with short washing programs at low temperatures. Ideally, you should only run washes at full load.

Traveling during the Corona period we are in can be quite challenging. You can also spend your holiday in your home country to avoid canceled flights and cancellation fees. You don’t always have to go to the other side of the world to have a great holiday. You can discover the beauties of our country on a beach holiday on Lake Maggiore, a hiking holiday in the Alps or a city break. If you still want to go a little further afield, you don’t have to go without it: You can also travel abroad in an environmentally friendly way. You can reach many beautiful cities of our neighboring countries by train.

If your bike is already gathering dust in the basement, it’s time to get back on the saddle. You don’t always have to cover shorter distances by car. If you cover short sections on foot or by bike, the environment will thank you. It benefits health as well as the environment. For the sake of nature, you can also use public transportation for longer distances. This applies: Sit back and enjoy the break! You will not experience this comfort while driving.

It is becoming increasingly easier to follow a vegetarian or vegan diet. A wide range of substitute products can be found in almost all supermarkets. You don’t need to go out right away. You have a lot to gain from reducing your consumption of meat or dairy products.
You can also try vegetarian or vegan cuisine for a certain period of time. This way you are already contributing to the fight against animal suffering. Your health is not neglected either. On the contrary: You can enjoy many health benefits through a plant-based diet.

The Swiss are particularly active waste producers: around 80 to 90 million tonnes of waste are produced in this country every year. Food waste is a particularly big problem. That’s why you should only buy what you really need. It’s best to put food nearing its expiration date in the front of the refrigerator. This will remind you which edibles you should consume first. Small leftovers often lead to food waste. Therefore, it is recommended to cut it into portions before cooking.

Source : Blick