Do you love a bit of DIY? The good news is that making things yourself instead of purchasing resources at a store can positively impact our environment.
As humans, we take up staggering amounts of resources every day—and it’s becoming an increasing concern for our planet. So, why not change that by taking some responsibility? Here are some things you could make instead of buying.
Homecooked Meals
This one’s an obvious one. It’s cheaper, healthy and more environmentally friendly to make food instead of buying it. Buying essential ingredients from a supermarket instead of fully cooked meals from restaurants could save you an eyewatering amount of money in the long run. After all, a restaurant will charge you a lot more for the ingredients than a store would.
Coffee
By making hot drinks yourself, you may only spend a bit of cash on water, milk, and coffee grounds to make countless cups of coffee—the same amount you’d spend on one cup of coffee at a café.
Pasta Sauce
Simply add tinned tomatoes and herbs to a pan—you’ve got yourself a sauce!
Powdered Sugar
Use any leftover granulated sugar you own and blend it in a blender for up to ten seconds. That's how powdered sugar is made!
Mouthwash
Homemade mouthwashes usually contain distilled water, baking soda, and aloe vera juice, amongst a selection of other ingredients. It's not only a natural alternative, but you can store it in glass and avoid using plastic bottles.
Notebooks
Staple any unused/scrap pieces of paper you have together. Give the covers a touch of creativity and voila!
Toothpaste
You can also make great toothpaste from scratch. Mix baking soda, peppermint essential oil, and coconut oil to create a lasting, fresh solution! Again, you can store the homemade toothpaste in an an eco-friendly container to avoid microplastics.
Cleaning Products
Why waste cash, packaging, and resources on a store-bought all-purpose cleaner when you can make your own? Simply mix vinegar and warm water to make a simple cleaning solution for your kitchen surfaces. To make your cleaner scented, add a bit of washed lemon or orange peels for a natural citrus fragrance.
Rags
Instead of buying a top-of-the-range mop, why not repurpose your old clothes and towels into dusting and cleaning rags?
Body Scrub
Making your own body scrub can be fun as well as efficient. Utilize ingredients like lemon juice and zest, sugar, and sweet almond oil to create a solution. But don’t forget, you can add or take away elements to make your ultimate preferred body scrub!
DIY is a fun, creative way to take what you already have around the house and give it a second life. Whilst buying cannot be avoided sometimes; it’s always worth finding out alternative ways how you can reduce your overall impact.
