EcoFriendly Alternatives to Products Used Daily There is a growing concern about environmental pollutants and their impact on our planet. Collected data regarding climate change reveals that we need to drastically reduce our collective carbon footprint. The growing level of global toxicity is becoming increasingly problematic. In order to preserve our environment, industrial companies and ordinary citizens have taken it upon themselves to source ecofriendly alternatives for everyday waste management. Here are some ecologically friendly alternatives to consider:
Reusable Water Bottles
Disposable water bottles pose significant waste hazards to oceans. Using a reusable water bottle reduces your plastic consumption and, in the long run, the amount of discarded plastic in the ocean. When choosing a water bottle, select one made of glass, aluminum, or stainless steel.
LED Bulbs Compared to fluorescent and incandescent lights, LED light bulbs consume less energy and carbon. They are readily available at most hardware stores, and only require replacement when the bulbs are used up.
Rechargeable Batteries
Batteries are difficult to dispose of because they contain a number of hazardous metal compounds. Replace your batteries with rechargeable ones to reduce the number of discarded batteries. Not only is this more financially viable, it’s a more environmentally friendly option.
Tote Bags for Groceries Bring a tote bag with you when you go shopping to reduce singleuse plastics. Some supermarkets advocate for the reduction of plastic waste by charging for their use. If you do get plastic bags, they can alternatively be reused as bags for waste bins or storage.
Solar Powered Phone Chargers The sun is an excellent source of power. Charging specific solar powered devices like phone batteries, generators, and appliances is an ecologically friendly alternative to charging regular devices.These alternatives will not only save you money on hydro bills, they will be especially useful during potential blackouts.
Reusable Straws When a viral video of a sea turtle with a straw stuck in its nose was posted on the Internet, people around the world rallied for the ban of singleuse straws. While many ecominded people prefer drinking from the cup directly, reusable straws made of bamboo, glass, or stainless steel are excellent alternatives.
Bamboo Toothbrushes
Ideally, we should replace our toothbrush at least once every three months. Since most toothbrushes are made of plastic, this is potentially hazardous for the environment. Consider switching to bamboo toothbrushes for a better alternative. Switching to an ecofriendly lifestyle takes some adjustment. However, an environmentally conscious life is not only rewarding for the planet, it can be personally rewarding as well. If you are in need of assistance for responsible waste disposal in London, Ontario and surrounding areas, call M&M Disposal & Bin Rental at (519) 6496440. We offer environmentally friendly waste disposal and management.