As the year nears its end, it’s a time to look back and reflect on our collective role in maintaining the healthiest, safest planet possible. So, before we set our resolutions for the year to come, let’s talk about the best ways to practice conscious consumerism and make healthier choices for the environment. Keep reading for our favorite eco-friendly lifestyle choices and sustainability trends of 2024…

Eating colorfully

We can all do our part to eat more plants! Simply choosing to eat a diet filled with more colorful, nutrient rich fruits and vegetables is an excellent way to lessen your environmental impact while focusing on the best health of your family. This fun, eco-friendly trend allows you to do your part to protect the planet, eat with more variety, and set an example for the others in your life!

Composting

Once you’ve eaten your way through all of your favorite fruits and veggies, you’re sure to have food scraps. Instead of tossing them with the trash, you can start your own composting bin at home. In addition to reducing waste in the landfill, this process allows you to seamlessly integrate more biodegradable items into your home – such as home compostable trash bags, coffee pods, and more. Not to mention, you can use the compost for your own garden!

Plogging

The fun and slightly silly word, plogging, comes from a combination of the Swedish words for picking things up and jogging. While removing litter during daily walks and jogs has long been a lifestyle choice for many environmentalists, these days it has become an eco-friendly trend that is quickly spreading in popularity. So, next time you head outside for some movement, think about bringing a bag with you!

Thrifting

One of the easiest and most impactful ways to get on sustainability trends is to buy used. Reduce your impact and save money by saying no to fast fashion and thrifting instead! You can go to your favorite thrift store, consignment and resale shops, or find items online through used item marketplaces. This is an excellent way to save pre-loved items from the landfill and give them a second life!

Going Plastic-free

If you want to make a truly big impact, one of the most powerful ways to start is by going plastic-free. Daily items from soap bottles and toothbrushes to plastic bags and to-go containers create a whole lot of unnecessary waste. Do your part to recycle the items you have and choose plastic-free reusable items going forward. An excellent way to start making this eco-friendly trend a lifestyle is by saying no to plastic water bottles and food containers and bringing along your favorite resusables from Pura Stainless instead!

At Pura Stainless, our mission is to help your family live a planet-friendly lifestyle all year round! From your holiday purchases to your daily activities, we hope this guide inspires you to practice conscious consumerism and embrace the sustainability trends that speak to you. Repurposing items is a great way to do your part in helping the environment. With Pura products, one bottle can last your child their entire life as they age from infancy to adulthood! This can eliminate the need to over-consume without giving up quality or convenience. To get started, visit our website and shop our 100% plastic-free, eco-friendly products today!