By Mr. Alex Moxon1. Buy local, seasonal foodsNowadays, we can get pretty much any food produce anytime of the year from our local supermarket. But buying fruit and vegetables out of season or from far flung places increases our food costs, raises our carbon footprint and makes life more complicated than it needs to be. Simplify things by buying locally produced, seasonal foods whenever you can and support local farmers and food vendors. The environmental benefits are sizable and it feels good to be working with the grain of nature. 2. Eat less meat and dairyBelieve it or not, meat and dairy production comes with huge environmental costs. It requires huge swathes of fertile land, vast quantities of water for irrigation and it’s a big emitter of greenhouse gases. By simply reducing our meat and dairy intake, we can drastically reduce our ecological and carbon footprints. And the best part is, we don’t have to cut our intake down to zero to have an impact. Try starting with “Meat-Free Mondays” by choosing to eat a tasty vegetarian meal every Monday in the school canteen! 3. Reducing plastic useReducing our use of plastics is an easy way to live a greener lifestyle. The average plastic bag takes between 10-20 years to degrade, so limiting our plastic use is a really simple and effective way to reduce your ecological footprint. Simply swapping single-use plastic bags with reusable canvas bags when you go shopping can significantly reduce your plastic waste, particularly over a whole year. 4. Get involved in community actionGetting involved in environmental action and initiatives in the local community is a really good way to have a positive impact while having fun and meeting new people. Come along for the next beach clean-up and help remove garbage from the stunning Rayong coastline! 5. Educate friends and familyThe chances are you are more environmentally aware than many of your family and friends.
So by teaching them what you know and striving to live more sustainably, you create a ripple effect which spreads to others. Remember good ideas spread fast! #greenmatters #greenvalley #green #sustainable #ecofriendly #action #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #sdgs
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