21 Ways to make Every day Earth Day

Earth Day is upon us on April 22, but in reality, every day should be Earth Day. Here are 21 of my best tips to introduce more sustainable living practices in your daily life. Your body, home, and earth will thank you!

1. Dry Clean your wool and cashmere pieces less often by using The Laundress Wool & Cashmere Shampoo.

2. If you don’t have a reusable bottle yet, girl you crazy. I love the beautiful glass bottles from BKR for fashion and function.

3. Freeze your jeans to get rid of odors instead of washing to save water and energy.

4. Shop locally produced brands, food, and home products to cut down on shipping and transportation costs that gunk up our clean air.

5. Invest in all-natural beauty products Juice Beauty – my personal favorites are the Green Apple Peel Pads, the Photo Pigments Mascara, and the Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Eye Treatment.

6. Here in California we have to bring our own reusable bag when shopping. At first I thought it was ridiculous, but now I’m completely on board. Un-clutter your bag drawer and bring your own bags to grocery shop!

7. Switch to 8-Free non-toxic nail polishes for Earth Day and every day. My favorite brand is Smith+Cult, and Doe my Dear is my favorite upscale everyday color that always gets me attention!

8. That handbag you’re carrying? How about replacing it with a cruelty-free, mindfully made and US produced chic bag from luxe new brand Filbert?

9. Cut down on landfill, re-sell or patch/hem/sew/cut/reuse old clothing

10. Switch to all natural, paraben and sulfate free body washes and shampoo. Not only are these products better for you, but the drainage is much safer for the environment! I like Lather for their delicious smelling body washes, R+CO Oblivion Clarifying Shampoo, and Kiehls Oil Infused Smoothing Shampoo.

11. Better yet, skip the shampoo completely and make your ‘do last longer with Aveda’s new entirely waterless shampoo and conditioner.

12. Reduce online ordering and Amazon shopping to cut down on excess shipping materials. Shop in store!!

13. Walk more, duh.

14. Skip the lotion, and makeup remover and use Kopari Coconut Melt instead (all natural, wayyyy better than lotion, and I am OBSESSED WITH THIS)

15. Remember the library? Stop buying new books by checking out books from your local library, or invest in a kindle.

16. Eco-renovate your linens with organic linens and towels. Coyuchi towels and Boll & Branch bedding are favorites of mine!

17. Don’t let the labels fool you- Most hand soaps labeled as ‘clean’ are anything but. Use Mrs. Meyers hand soaps for the safest scrub.

18. Plant an herb garden in your home to get just what you need for your next recipe or cocktail, without the waste.

19. Easily sell your used name-brand clothing to ThreadUp. You can choose to donate your proceeds to charity or keep it to purchase other sellers’ used clothing. It’s a win-win-win!

20. Unplug your phone charger -and any other cords without on/off switches- when not in use. You will be shocked at how much energy you will save on your bill and how much good you will do for the environment!

21. Embrace a slow fashion lifestyle. Read more about how I am taking steps to buyer slower and smarter in my blog post here.

 
What changes are you going to make for Earth Day, and every day?