Wash full loads of laundry or dishes instead of half loads if you’re doing chores.
If you don’t like the taste of tap water, ask your parents to buy a faucet filter or filtered pitcher for the fridge.
Turn off the lights when you leave a room. Adjust your screens/monitors to automatically power down. Unplug electronic devices (and their charging docks) after charging them. [5] X Trustworthy Source National Resources Defence Council Multinational environmental advocacy group focused on grassroots activism and legislative action Go to source
Close your curtains in the summer so the house doesn’t get hot. Put on a sweater in the winter instead of turning up the heat. [6] X Research source Use ceiling or box fans instead of turning on the AC. [7] X Research source
Carpool to school and events with your friends. Go shopping and run errands in the same trip instead of individual trips. [11] X Research source Talk to your parents about buying a hybrid or electric car. [12] X Research source
Bring reusable grocery bags to the store. Reuse plastic food containers. Shop in thrift stores instead of buying new stuff. Donate clothes to thrift shops when you outgrow them.
Talk to your parents about serving vegetarian or vegan meals occasionally. Use almond or soy milk in your cereal instead of cow’s milk. Ask your parents to buy meat replacements like tofu.
When you need to buy big stuff, like new desks and bookshelves, ask your parents to check out what your local craftsmen have for sale.
Ask your parents to help you weatherize the house so it’s energy-efficient. Write a letter to the editor of your school newspaper to raise awareness. [20] X Research source
For example, check out youth-led environmental groups on Facebook. Be sure to use environment-related hash tags on Twitter and Instagram. For example: #environment, #sustainability, #climatechange, #ecofriendly, #savetheplanet
If your school already has a recycling program, look for ways you can improve it.
