{"id":44276,"date":"2021-01-05T13:56:05","date_gmt":"2021-01-05T06:56:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/southeastasia\/?p=44276"},"modified":"2024-05-29T14:50:18","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T07:50:18","slug":"green-living-starter-kit-for-the-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/southeastasia\/story\/44276\/green-living-starter-kit-for-the-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Green living starter kit for the new year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>New year resolutions often concern the self. People promise to be more health conscious, quit or cut down on certain vices, or work harder to become more stable when it comes to finances. For 2021, we could do more for&nbsp; our environment and realize that even small, yet consistent gestures can help with the ongoing climate crisis. When individuals make a collective effort, you\u2019d be surprised how effective we can be in curbing our carbon footprint and lessening the burden we put on the environment. If you\u2019re still thinking about what resolutions to keep for 2021, here are a few that can make a difference.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Say goodbye to plastic water bottles<\/h2>\n\n<p>Purchase a sturdy, insulated water bottle that can carry enough water for your hourly needs. Doing so will make you think twice about buying bottled water ever again. If your insulated water bottle can replace five 500-ml bottled water every week, you would effectively be preventing 260 empty plastic bottles from ending up polluting the environment at the end of the year. And keep that precious Php 6,000 in your pocket.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"und\" dir=\"ltr\">\u0e40\u0e21\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e1e\u0e19\u0e31\u0e01\u0e07\u0e32\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e2d\u0e1f\u0e1f\u0e34\u0e28\u0e2b\u0e31\u0e19\u0e21\u0e32\u0e17\u0e33 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BottleCapChallenge?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BottleCapChallenge<\/a> \u0e41\u0e1a\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e23\u0e35\u0e19 \u0e46 ?\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<br>.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BottleCapChallenge?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BottleCapChallenge<\/a> Greenpeace Thailand style!<br>.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BreakFreeFromPlastic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BreakFreeFromPlastic<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PlasticFreeJuly?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PlasticFreeJuly<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9NLLAe0JSH\">pic.twitter.com\/9NLLAe0JSH<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Greenpeace Thailand (@greenpeaceth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/greenpeaceth\/status\/1151792802382016512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 18, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Always carry an eco-bag<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>A medium-sized eco-bag, when folded, can be as compact as a coin pouch. Get one that\u2019s tough and washable and you can then say no to any purchase that includes a plastic bag. Keep one in your bag, in your glove compartment. Using an eco-bag is likewise a lot more convenient than carrying items in a paper bag. And, if you have a spare eco-bag, why not give it to a friend who is a single-plastic user or is at least willing to try it out?<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large  caption-style-medium caption-alignment-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-southeastasia-stateless\/4d9b6325-gp0sttlf3-683x1024.jpg\" title=\"Plastic-Free Shopping Practices in Mangwon Market, Seoul. \u00a9 Jung Park \/ Greenpeace\" alt=\"Plastic-Free Shopping Practices in Mangwon Market, Seoul. \u00a9 Jung Park \/ Greenpeace\" class=\"wp-image-44283\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption>A shopper in Seoul, South Korea carries all her purchases with eco-bags while shopping at the Mangwon Market. This particular market runs a campaign called \u2018Almaeng\u2019, which means packaging-free, and encourages customers to shop without using single-use plastic bags. The market even gives out eco-bags for free and even provides discount coupons to those who bring their own containers. \u00a9 Jung Park \/ Greenpeace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lead a low-carbon lifestyle<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image  caption-style-medium caption-alignment-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-philippines-stateless\/95a9ea23-gp0strmec_web_size.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10289\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption>Eating less meat is about rediscovering the possibilities of food, and it has a lot of health benefits for you and your family. \u00a9 Mitja Kobal \/ Greenpeace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Eat less meat:<\/strong>&nbsp;To eat less meat doesn\u2019t mean sacrificing your taste buds to save the planet. It\u2019s about rediscovering the possibilities of food, and a new perspective on eating well, living well!<\/li><li><strong>Use green transport<\/strong>: Cycling has proven to be a reliable form of transport during the pandemic and beyond, and can also&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/philippines\/press\/9951\/protected-bike-lanes-key-to-liveable-cities-edsa-initiative\/\">promote protected bike lanes and more livable cities<\/a>!<\/li><li><strong>Save energy:&nbsp;<\/strong>There are so many practical and easy ways you can save energy in your home, like switch to energy-efficient LED light bulbs, hanging your clothes to dry, and turning off your wifi router and devices when you\u2019re not using them. You can also install solar panels and save money in the long run!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support local green businesses<\/h2>\n\n<p>Some big businesses have green initiatives that are starting to trickle down to the public. For example, certain shampoo brands now offer refilling stations in certain stores. Still, there are better ways to reduce our carbon footprint. For daily products like soap, shampoo, cosmetics, and similar products, try to find local businesses that produce quality products but offer less environmental impact. There are dozens of online boutique shops that sell shampoo bars that do away with plastic bottles or sachets, or cosmetic products that use 100% organic ingredients.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image  caption-style-medium caption-alignment-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-philippines-stateless\/c3a5f9c6-gp0sttopj_web_size.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10290\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption>Some businesses offer refilling stations to do away with single-use product packaging. \u00a9 Isabel Rose Povey \/ Greenpeace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support a cause that makes a difference<\/h2>\n\n<p>Many still believe that the action of one cannot stop the machinery that pushes the world into a greater climate emergency. While one person may not have the tools, knowledge, or political backing to make a difference, collective action and our willingness to support worthy causes can lead to breakthroughs and solutions. Support Greenpeace by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/philippines\/act\/\">joining<\/a>&nbsp;the cause, donating any amount, and being part of discussions, petitions, and community activities that help make a greener difference.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image  caption-style-medium caption-alignment-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-philippines-stateless\/46c01dd9-gp0sttwo6_web_size.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10291\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption>Krishna Ariola, lead convenor of Youth 4 Climate Hope in the Philippines, held a lone protest against fossil fuel industry and called for climate justice. \u00a9 Geric Cruz \/ Greenpeace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p><em>This article was originally published by Greenpeace Philippines.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"EmptyMessage\">Block content is empty. 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