77 Eco-friendly Tips
"be the change you want to see"
Eco friendly tip #1
"Use less" is the basis of eco friendly concept. Reduce the consumption and maximize the utility.
Eco friendly tip #6
How to become a sustainable traveller. Dine from local places. Purchase local stuff. Carry eco-bags for trash.
Eco friendly tip #7
How to become a sustainable traveller. Carry your accessories. Stay at eco-friendly places. Do no litter, not even biodegradable stuff. Walk or cycle.
Eco friendly tip #8
Tips to save energy. Change all of your light bulbs to LED. Plug large electronics into a smart strip.
Eco friendly tip #10
Towards sustainable food management. Compost your food and yard waste. Grow your own herbs.
Eco friendly tip #11
Towards sustainable food management. Shop at your local farmers market. Zero waste of food shopping.
Eco friendly tip #12
Towards sustainable food management. Follow the protocols of proper recycling. Deny all plastic bags.
Eco friendly tip #13
Towards sustainable food management. Shop at thrift stores. Purchase sustainable toothbrushes and reusable ear swabs.
Eco friendly tip #14
Beef is the higgest carbon footprint food product. Include less meat & more plant-based food in your diet for a better sustainable life.
Eco friendly tip #23
Opt for a reusable cup, (eg. stainless steel cup) instead of a single-use plastic cup.
Eco friendly tip #27
Create your own cleaning products using water and vinegar instead of buying cleaning products in plastic packaging.
Eco friendly tip #29
Store lemon inside refrigerator in a container filled with water to make it last for 3 months.
Eco friendly tip #30
Make instant dish wash using lemon and salt for simple and eco-friendly washing.
Eco friendly tip #32
Replace hazardous PU Foam with Non-isocyanate Polyurethane (NIPU) which is recyclable & cheap to incinerate.
Eco friendly tip #33
Demand bulk snacks packed in recyclable packaging to minimize non recyclable Multilayer Plastic (MLP) that blocks dumpsites & landfills.
Eco friendly tip #34
Auction e-waste separately from other scrap for safe recycling by authorised agents.
Eco friendly tip #35
When designing new building demand natural lighting, cooling, or heating to build in power saving features.
Eco friendly tip #37
Deep freeze lemon juice and store them as cubes in ziplock bags to make it last for months.
Eco friendly tip #40
Remove the plastic buttons before disposing your clothes & reuse it as spare buttons.
Eco friendly tip #41
Use cold-pressed coconut oil as healthy moisturisers for ace and hair, instead of using creams with harsh chemicals sold in plastic containers.
Eco friendly tip #42
Read your favourite newspapers and magazines online to reduce paper waste and save money.
Eco friendly tip #44
Instead of throwing away banana peels, blend it with an egg and apply to your scalp. This boost your hair growth and reduce grey hair."
Eco friendly tip #45
To get rid of the bad odour in your shoes, put a tea bag in each and leave it overnight. No more stinky shoes.
Eco friendly tip #46
Don't throw your banana peels. Use it to polish your leather shoes and see how good they shine.
Eco friendly tip #48
Place matchsticks head-down in your plant-pots as it adds sulphur & phosphorus that nourishes the plant. Try this cheap alternative instead of expensive fertilizers.
Eco friendly tip #50
Soak onion peels in water for 24 hours and strain the liquid. This antibacterial formula could be sprayed on your skin to cure itchiness!
Eco friendly tip #51
Put orange peels and vinegar in a closed jar and place it somewhere dark for 2 weeks. Strain out the liquid into a spray bottle for an effective, natural and aromatic cleaning spray.
Eco friendly tip #52
Mix baking soda, coconut oil and peppermint essential oil for a natural and effective toothpaste.
Eco friendly tip #53
Instead of sugary industrial beverages, choose coconut water which is healthy, eco-friendly & a way to support local farmer communities.
Eco friendly tip #54
Freeze aloe vera gel into ice cubes and use them to soothe sunburns or insect bites. (But make sure you are not allergic to it!)
Eco friendly tip #55
Look for eco-friendly phone accessories such as phone cases made from sustainable materials or biodegradable phone screen protectors.
Eco friendly tip #56
Instead of plastic or paper wraps use beeswax wraps which are reusable, biodegradable, versatile, non-toxic & cost effective.
Eco friendly tip #57
Instead of using artificial lighting, try to use natural light as much as possible. Open your curtains and blinds during the day to let in sunlight.
Eco friendly tip #58
Keep an open bowl of water in the terrace or yard of your home during daytime. Let the birds quench their thirst in this hot summer.
Eco friendly tip #59
The jackfruit rags (finger like projections inside the fruit) can be used as a vegan supplement for pulled pork.
Eco friendly tip #60
Try the eco-friendly Indian way of moping using brooms made of coconut leaf sticks.
Eco friendly tip #61
When done with a plastic bottle, poke a hole in the cap and insert an ear swab through it. Fill the bottle & place it upside down on the plant soil. Homemade drip system ready!
Eco friendly tip #63
Wash clothes in cold water and skip the dryer (which produces 1.8 kilos of CO2 per cycle). Line-dry your laundry instead.
Eco friendly tip #64
Cut soap bars into halves or thirds. Use one small piece at a time until it is gone. This helps the soap last longer and save you a little money!
Eco friendly tip #65
Save energy and time chilling your drinks! Just wrap them up in a wet cloth and place in the freezer till the cloth freezes.
Eco friendly tip #66
Beware of "phantom load"! Even when appliances are turned off, they still consume energy if plugged in. Remember to unplug them when not in use.
Eco friendly tip #67
Ditch disposable diapers which take 450 years to decompose. Use cotton or hemp cloth diapers instead.
Eco friendly tip #68
Embrace atleast one weekly work-from-home day. Save on transport and cut carbon emissions.
Eco friendly tip #69
Outdoor classes atleast once a week could save energy and enhance the physical activity, mental health, creativity & social interaction of students.
Eco friendly tip #70
After boiling eggs, save the leftover water to feed your plants. It's a nutrient rich delicacy for them!
Eco friendly tip #71
Try using coconut husk as a sustainable body scrub instead of artificial ones for exfoliation and reducing plastic waste.
Eco friendly tip #72
Ditch aftershave and use alum stone instead, which is a natural antiseptic with astringent properties. Just remember to use a moisturizer along!
Eco friendly tip #73
Don't throw away buttons from your old clothes. Make jewellery out of them instead. Bracelets are a simple & kids-safe option.
Eco friendly tip #75
Avoid watering your plants during the hottest part of the day. Early morning or late in the evening is the ideal time, due to reduced evaporation.
Eco friendly tip #76
Place dried coffee grounds in a small bowl & leave them in areas where you want to freshen the air. These will absorb and neutralize unpleasant odors.