{"id":24278,"date":"2022-04-13T07:43:21","date_gmt":"2022-04-13T14:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=24278"},"modified":"2024-04-25T23:33:59","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T06:33:59","slug":"10-steps-towards-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-steps-towards-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle\/","title":{"rendered":"Earth Month 2024 | 10 Steps Towards An Eco-Friendly Lifestyle"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/10-steps-towards-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle-scaled.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/10-steps-towards-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"10 steps towards an eco-friendly lifestyle\" class=\"wp-image-24284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/10-steps-towards-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/10-steps-towards-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/10-steps-towards-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/10-steps-towards-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/10-steps-towards-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/10-steps-towards-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle-1080x540.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>This Earth Month, we want you to feel motivated and empowered to make simple changes in your lifestyle that will go such a long way in protecting our planet.<br><br>We can\u2019t deny that going vegan is the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/environment\/2018\/may\/31\/avoiding-meat-and-dairy-is-single-biggest-way-to-reduce-your-impact-on-earth\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">single biggest way<\/a> we can reduce our impact on the Earth, but don\u2019t fret if you\u2019re not  there yet\u2014remember, the first step is simply to take that first step. And this list will suggest numerous little steps you can take on the path to lowering your impact on the planet. If you <em>are<\/em> already on your vegan path, this post will specifically focus on what you can do to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle as a vegan!<br><br>We have made a list of actionable steps we can all take right now to start treating our planet with just a bit more TLC!<br><br>For starters\u2026<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-steps-towards-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle\/#1_Ditch_meat_or_try_a_plant-based_alternative\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\"  >1. Ditch meat, or try a plant-based alternative!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-steps-towards-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle\/#2_Shop_local_seasonal_and_in_bulk\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\"  >2. Shop local, seasonal, and in bulk.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-steps-towards-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle\/#3_Keep_yourself_informed\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\"  >3. Keep yourself informed.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-steps-towards-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle\/#4_Ladies_switch_to_a_cup\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\"  >4. Ladies, switch to a cup!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-steps-towards-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle\/#5_Reduce_Reuse_Recycle\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\"  >5. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-steps-towards-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle\/#6_Carry_your_own_reusable_items\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\"  >6. Carry your own reusable items.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-steps-towards-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle\/#7_Join_online_groups\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\"  >7. Join online groups.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-steps-towards-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle\/#8_Donate_old_clothes_or_items_dont_throw_them_away\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\"  >8. Donate old clothes or items, don\u2019t throw them away.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-steps-towards-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle\/#9_Minimize_use_of_commercial_cosmetics_and_cleaning_products\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\"  >9. Minimize use of commercial cosmetics and cleaning products.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/10-steps-towards-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle\/#10_Practice_saying_no\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\"  >10. Practice saying no!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-ditch-meat-or-try-a-plant-based-alternative\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Ditch_meat_or_try_a_plant-based_alternative\"><\/span>1. Ditch meat, or try a plant-based alternative!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/omnifoods.co\/us\"  rel=\"external nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OmniPork-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"OmniPork Plant-Based\" class=\"wp-image-24289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OmniPork-edited.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OmniPork-edited-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OmniPork-edited-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OmniPork-edited-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OmniPork-edited-1080x810.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Animal-based foods are far more resource-intensive to produce than plant-based foods, taking a heavy toll on the environment. With more people ditching meat altogether or at least swapping for plant-based meat alternatives, we could significantly reduce agricultural pressure on the environment. TeamCow is a big fan of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/omnifoods.co\/us\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">OmniPork<\/a>, the yummy plant-based alternative to pork\u2014seriously, you can barely tell the difference and it makes <em>all<\/em> the difference!<br><br><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/omnifoods.co\/us\/find?region=14\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Do you have access to Omni?<\/a> Are you looking for some dish inspo? Well then, here you go!<br><strong>&#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/omnifoods.co\/us\/recipe\/260\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Greek OmniPork Luncheon Gyros<\/a><\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/omnifoods.co\/us\/recipe\/260\"  rel=\"external nofollow\"><br><\/a><strong>&#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/omnifoods.co\/us\/recipe\/255\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Hawaiian Pineapple OmniPork Strips Tacos<\/a><\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/omnifoods.co\/us\/recipe\/255\"  rel=\"external nofollow\"><br><\/a><strong>&#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CZjxoqRryHQ\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">OmniPork Luncheon Musubi<\/a> <\/strong>with<strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ju.st\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">JUST Egg<\/a> <\/strong>by<strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thekoreanvegan\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">@thekoreanvegan<\/a><\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thekoreanvegan\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\"><br><\/a><strong>&#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CYHZritBB8W\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Fried OmniPork Strips Noodle Bowl<\/a> <\/strong>by<strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sepps_eats\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">@sepps_eats<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-shop-local-seasonal-and-in-bulk\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Shop_local_seasonal_and_in_bulk\"><\/span>2. Shop local, seasonal, and in bulk.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/6-scaled.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/6-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/6-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/6-edited-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/6-edited-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/6-edited-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/6-edited-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/6-edited-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/6-edited-1080x810.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Imported produce travels miles and miles to get to your local supermarket, so it\u2019s clearly not so sustainable! On the other hand, when produce is locally sourced and in season, it not only has a smaller eco-footprint but is also less expensive due to production and transport costs being lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of this, buying in bulk will help you ditch the plastic and opt for your reusable bags or jars instead. An increasing number of mainstream stores like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wholefoodsmarket.co.uk\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Whole Foods<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sprouts.com\/stores\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Sprouts<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wincofoods.com\/stores\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">WinCo<\/a> now have bulk bins, so head there to buy your grains, pulses, nuts, and seeds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-keep-yourself-informed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Keep_yourself_informed\"><\/span>3. Keep yourself informed.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/earth-month-2022-top-3-reasons-to-go-vegan-for-the-planet\/\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/8-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/8-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/8-edited-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/8-edited-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/8-edited-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/8-edited-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/8-edited-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/8-edited-1080x810.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, one way to do this is by reading more articles like these!<br><strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/earth-month-2022-top-3-reasons-to-go-vegan-for-the-planet\/\" >Top 3 Reasons To Go Vegan For The Planet<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/earth-month-2022-top-3-reasons-to-go-vegan-for-the-planet\/\" ><br><\/a><strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/spotlight-aviram-rozin-founder-of-sadhana-forest\/\" >Spotlight | Aviram Rozin, Founder of Sadhana Forest<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/spotlight-aviram-rozin-founder-of-sadhana-forest\/\" ><br><\/a><strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/earth-month-2022-10-important-vegan-quotes-about-the-environment\/\" >10 Important Vegan Quotes About The Environment<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/earth-month-2022-10-important-vegan-quotes-about-the-environment\/\" ><br><br><\/a>Watch documentaries like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seaspiracy.org\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Seaspiracy,<\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cowspiracy.com\/facts\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Cowspiracy,<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.documentarystorm.com\/meat-the-truth\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Meat The Truth<\/a>. Staying well informed about the impact of our lifestyle choices on the environment will open doors to more insightful conversations. Once you become more aware, you can start spreading your awareness with others!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-ladies-switch-to-a-cup\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Ladies_switch_to_a_cup\"><\/span>4. Ladies, switch to a cup!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/shecup.com\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/9-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/9-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/9-edited-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/9-edited-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/9-edited-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/9-edited-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/9-edited-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/9-edited-1080x810.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastic-based period products like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wen.org.uk\/environmenstrual\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">pads<\/a> and tampons generate <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allmatters.com\/environmental-reasons-to-switch\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">more than 200,000 tonnes of waste per year<\/a>. And we all know this: plastic waste ends up in landfills or, even worse, in the oceans, rivers, and beaches. To make matters worse, the time it takes for a tampon or pad to degrade in a landfill is centuries longer than the lifespan of the individual who used it! On the other hand, <em>a single<\/em> menstrual cup will serve you for 10+ years. It\u2019s one of the most life-changing swaps you can make!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-reduce-reuse-recycle\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Reduce_Reuse_Recycle\"><\/span>5. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/10-scaled.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/10-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"recycle\" class=\"wp-image-24297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/10-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/10-edited-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/10-edited-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/10-edited-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/10-edited-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/10-edited-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/10-edited-1080x810.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First off, buy only what you need. If something gets damaged, explore ways to fix it or repurpose it before hastily trashing it. And recycle what you can! All of this cuts down wastage of natural resources and there\u2019s less waste going into landfills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-carry-your-own-reusable-items\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Carry_your_own_reusable_items\"><\/span>6. Carry your own reusable items.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/7-scaled.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/7-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/7-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/7-edited-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/7-edited-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/7-edited-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/7-edited-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/7-edited-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/7-edited-1080x810.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple! If you have your own portable, reusable items (like coffee cups, water bottles, wooden cutlery, and food containers) when the need arises, it\u2019s so easy to avoid grabbing the unnecessary plastic disposables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-join-online-groups\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Join_online_groups\"><\/span>7. Join online groups.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/forum?page=1\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/HappyCow-Vegan-Forum-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/HappyCow-Vegan-Forum-.png 800w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/HappyCow-Vegan-Forum--300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/HappyCow-Vegan-Forum--768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s very special to feel a sense of belonging to a community of like-minded individuals striving to make a positive difference to the world! We live in a world that\u2019s so digitally-inclined that it\u2019s now easier than ever to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/best-online-groups-to-join-if-youre-a-new-vegan\/\" >find your tribe online<\/a>. You might be interested in Facebook groups like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/261318074362641\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Planet Vegan,<\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/788786434487351\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Animal Rights and the Environment,<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/932066466817617\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Climate Vegan.<\/a> If you\u2019d rather get to know like-minded people near you, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-to-meet-other-vegans-near-you\/\" >here are some ways to do so!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-donate-old-clothes-or-items-don-t-throw-them-away\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Donate_old_clothes_or_items_dont_throw_them_away\"><\/span>8. 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It keeps clothes far from landfills, reduces carbon and chemical pollution induced by the supply and demand of new clothes, and therefore lowers water consumption too. Many thrift shops also donate proceeds to charities so look them up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-minimize-use-of-commercial-cosmetics-and-cleaning-products\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Minimize_use_of_commercial_cosmetics_and_cleaning_products\"><\/span>9. 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Purchase personal-care cosmetics and home-care products from eco-conscious brands. There are <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theminimalistvegan.com\/vegan-beauty-brands\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">so many<\/a> that you can support! You can even <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wellvegan.com\/budget-vegan\/vegan-budget-make-cleaning-products-guaranteed-cruelty-free\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">make your own<\/a>; it\u2019s so fun and therapeutic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-practice-saying-no\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Practice_saying_no\"><\/span>10. Practice saying no!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-scaled.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-edited-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-edited-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-edited-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-edited-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-edited-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/12-edited-1080x810.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This might actually be the most important point on our list. So many of us struggle to vocalise our stance out of a little fear of social discomfort. Getting used to saying no to animal products, single-use items like plastic bags\/bottles\/straws, and anything else that hinders our intention to live more consciously, is incredibly empowering!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We hope this list is useful to you. No matter where you are on your journey, TeamCow is here to support you with several tips, guides, resources, and stories on veganism and the environment. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/\" >Watch this space<\/a> and keep learning more.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To stay in the loop, follow us on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/happycow\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Instagram,<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/happycow\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external nofollow\">Facebook,<\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/happycowguide\/\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Pinterest,<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/happycow\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">Twitter<\/a>.<\/strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>TeamCow wishes you an inspiring Earth Month!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Earth Month, we want you to feel motivated and empowered to make simple changes in your lifestyle that will go such a long way in protecting our planet. We can\u2019t deny that going vegan is the single biggest way we can reduce our impact on the Earth, but don\u2019t fret if you\u2019re not there yet\u2014remember, the first step is simply to take that first step. And this list will suggest numerous little steps you can take on the path to lowering your impact on the planet. If you are already on your vegan path, this post will specifically focus on what you can do to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle as a vegan! We have made a list of actionable steps we can all take right now to start treating our planet with just a bit more TLC! For starters\u2026 1. Ditch meat, or try a plant-based alternative! Animal-based foods are far more resource-intensive to produce than plant-based foods, taking a heavy toll on the environment. With more people ditching meat altogether or at least swapping for plant-based meat alternatives, we could significantly reduce agricultural pressure on the environment. 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