This is a simple, straightforward guide on how to live sustainably with our planet. All the current leading research and solutions are boiled down to allow you to quickly and easily understand what you can do to be a better human for the earth.
We can live in balance with the earth and maintain a healthy biodiversity without sacrificing our quality of life. The solutions and knowledge are already here—all we need is broader awareness and the will to change.
Foundation of Sustainable Living
- Why Care to Live Sustainably?
- The Four Principles of Sustainable Living
- How to Adopt Sustainable Living
- The most impactful things you can do
- The Need for a Strong World Government
How to Live Sustainably
- Opt In for Clean Energy with Your Energy Provider
- Get Solar Panels or Wind Turbines at Your House
- Reduce Electricity Usage
- Weatherize and Seal Your House
- Use Less Air Conditioning and Heating
- Use Low-Energy Appliances
- Use LED Lights
- Live in a LEED-Certified Home
- Eat Less Meat
- Don’t Waste Food
- Eat Sustainably Grown, Regenerative Food
- Buy Sustainable Fish
- Buy Local
- Buy in Sustainable Packaging
- Eat at Restaurants That Source Sustainable Food
- Buy Less Stuff
- Repair Your Stuff
- Buy Used Products
- Sell or Gift Your Stuff
- Buy Sustainably Made Clothing
- Buy Products Made of Sustainable Materials
- Use Reusable Shopping Bags
- Use Reusable Containers
- Use Rechargeable Batteries
- Use Reusable Napkins
- Picnic with Reusable or Compostable Plates and Forks
- Use Paper-Only Envelopes
- Buy and Receive Sustainable Gifts
- Use Eco-friendly Cleaning Products
- Add a Microplastic Filter to Your Washing Machine
- Compost
- Recycle Properly
- Process and Use Human Waste
- Install Water-Efficient Appliances and Fixtures
- Make Your Garden Water Efficient
- Reuse Greywater
- Catch Rain
- Walk or Bike
- Drive an Electric Car
- Use Public Transportation
- Take Longer Trips Instead of More Trips
- Work From Home
- Work Four Days a Week
- Support Sustainable Government Policies
- Invest Your Money in Sustainable Businesses
- Work at a Job That Supports Sustainable Living
- Bank at a Local Credit Union
- Donate to Sustainable Organizations
- Have Fewer Kids
Sustainable Concepts You Should Know
- Paris Climate Agreement
- IPCC Climate 1.5 Degree Report
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Project Drawdown
- Circular Economy
- Doughnut Economics
- Climate Emergency
- Green New Deal
- Life Cycle Analysis
- Ecological Footprint
- Building Certifications
- First Nation Wisdom
- B-Corp
- Biophilia
- Permaculture
- Carbon Offsets
- Upcycle
- Rewilding