5 WAYS TO LIVE ECO-FRIENDLY IN 2018

WITH 2017 now over, people can start making changes in their lives like making more eco- friendly choices. In this regard, Haribon Foundation Inc. has outlined some lifestyle choices to help in preserving the environment:

1. Say NO to disposables. Say YES to reusables!

Plastic bags in groceries, plastic utensils for take-out meals, plastic cups for coffee, and plastic straws for drinks. We use these plastic disposables only once and discard them after use, eventually ending unfortunately being ingested by animals. Try to refuse plastic use and practice BYO or “bring your own.” Bring your own bag when shopping, bring your own bottle own spoon and fork for take-outs. 2. Cut down on junk. Not only it is healthy, it’s also that comes in packaging are usu fruits over for snacks, eat freshly cooked food over fast food or learn to prepare your own food. Not only are you cutting down on plastic packaging, you’re also trimming down excess calories!

3. Choose products natural ingredients.

- harmful to our health and the environment. Shift to more environment-friendly products that are made up of natural or organic ingredients and materials.

- hold products.

Try to be more resourceful and creative by making your own household supplies using a few simple ingredients. Did you know that you can use baking soda as toothpaste, shampoo, laundry detergent, dirt scrub, and many more? Discover the wonders of baking soda and white vinegar for your household cleaning needs and say goodbye to toxic chemicals. Learn how to make DIY home supplies and save money! 5. Buy local. Choosing local products over imported ones means lesser carbon footprint in the transport of goods while also creating bigger demand for our local produce. By with choosing local, we also support our local communities, farmers, and artisans who take pride in the craft and labor that they painstakingly do.

By keeping in mind our environmental impact in our daily lifestyle, we also choose what is good for us. Remember - timately saving ourselves and the future generations.

Also, take a bigger step for the environment this year and be a member of the Haribon Foundation and join exciting conservation activities like tree planting, coastal cleanup, and many more. To learn more about Haribon, visit their Facebook page fb.com/goharibon or e-mail support@haribon.org.ph. One of the eco-friendly products that Haribon recommends are toothbrushes that have handles made from bamboo.