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? Read on to gain inspiration about what kind of things you could make instead of buy.
Homecooked Meals
This one’s an obvious one. It’s cheaper – 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!
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Powdered Sugar
Use any leftover granulated sugar you own and blend it in a blender for up to ten seconds – that’s it!
Mouthwash
Homemade mouthwashes usually contain distilled water, baking soda, and aloe vera juice, amongst a selection of other ingredients.
Notebooks
Staple any unused/scrap pieces of paper you have together.
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Toothpaste
You can also make great toothpaste from scratch. Mix baking soda, peppermint essential oil, and coconut oil to create a lasting, fresh solution!
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.
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!
Key Takeaways
- Firstly, individuals can learn that buying from a store can significantly affect our environment. Whilst buying cannot be avoided sometimes; it’s always worth finding out how you can reduce your overall impact.
- Next, some methods of making may be easier than you initially expected. Instead of disregarding DIY due to your busy, chaotic lifestyle, it’s worth considering what simple steps you can easily take to benefit our ecosystem.
- Overall, it’s evident that every individual shopper has the power to burden our planet or treat it kindlier. Simple acts of making instead of buying really change the implications placed on our planet. So, how will you treat our environment?
