sustainability-you-edition

Sustainability: You Edition

Green is about to become your favourite colour 😏

Sure, it may seem like being sustainable can be costly and hard to do on the daily, BUT we have some tips to ensure that your bank account and your home stay safe.

Little actions everyday go a long way with preserving the world you live in ~

Dispose Of Disposables

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Info Taken From Sustainability Victoria

  • Reusable cups and bottles are the way to go! No more plastics in our oceans or rubbish in our streets pls 😁
  • Here are some of our faves brands;
  • Chilly’s for 10% Off
  • Flora & Fauna for 10% Off
  • Typo for 15% Off
  • Also, make sure that you carry around a foldable shopping bag, you never know when you’ll need emergency groceries

Getting To Uni

  • Leave the car at home when you can - it’ll help you save on fuel and parking prices too
  • Opt for public transport, as it reduces CO2 emissions by 42% which is amazing for our lungs and the environment
  • Walk or ride a bike, try renting one from Lime or check out what your local council offers - get those steps in!

Digi-Up

  • Textbooks are heavy AF and who actually uses the whole thing?!?
  • Opt for the PDF, eBook versions or Perlogo - which you can get for 15% Off + a free trial
  • Make notes on your laptop or iPad
  • Only print when necessary
  • Your back will thank you

Recycle, You Know The Drill

  • Do the basics of separating your rubbish at home; paper & cardboard, plastics and food waste
  • Utilise your council’s resources like this app that can suggest what to do with your rubbish
  • Kerbside recycling, go on your council’s website and follow the prompts
  • Got soft plastics? Check out RecycleSmart, ‘cause the REDcycle initiative got shut down 😅
  • Empty makeup containers? Check out what Mecca offers 😉
  • Trade specific bottles and cups for a little bit of 💸, check out your nearest one here!
  • Still confused? Try out Terracycle
  • You got heaps of options, DW it gets easier the more you do it

Remember everyone, Shop Conscious and live your life to the greenest.

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Source: Dribble

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