it isn't possible for millions of humans to live on Mars. The closest we've gotten so far is watching Matt Damon try to grow potatoes there in a futuristic space film.
Because of that, many people are worried about how we treat the planet we already have, and with good reason. The alarming data surrounding climate change and depleted resources has forced the average person to consider their own footprint and ability to change.
But while three-quarters of Americans are concerned about the environment, far fewer say they make an effort to live in a conscious way all the time.
This might be because we always talk about climate change in the Arctic or other far-away places, or because we don't want to lose convenience, we don't know how to change, or we never get around to doing the research.
And it's surprisingly simple to make positive, impactful change. Instead of using a K-Cup, swap it for a reusable coffee filter.Even if we just make one change rather than turning our entire household eco-friendly overnight, you're doing something good.
Biodegradable trash bags---
These trash bags are 100% compostable, meet the stringent requirements of municipal composting programs, and are BPI certified. For reference, they're almost half the price of Glad bags (also 13 gallon, also 50-count).
Reusable straws--
According to the National Park Service, you could fill over 125 school buses with the straws Americans use every single day (500 million in all).
Using disposable utensils of any kind introduces a lot of unnecessary waste into the environment, but straws are a particularly easy fix.
reusable water bottle--
Even though recycling programs exist, 91% of the water bottles we use every year wind up in a landfill. And we use about a million per minute. Grab a cool water bottle you'll enjoy using and skip the plastic disposable bottles.
Rechargeable batteries--
Batteries are made up of a variety of chemicals, some of which are extremely toxic and can cause soil and water pollution.
Most of us know batteries aren't a great thing to throw into landfills, and rechargeable ones solve that problem while saving you money and space.
These are few! But if we look around i'm we will definitely figure out some more alternatives......