Take some time today to consider your daily habits at home, at work and in your community. By adapting simple aspects of our day to be a little greener and a little more environmentally-conscious, we can effectively reduce our carbon footprint as homeowners, community members and REALTORS®.
In honor of Earth Day, we have curated a list of small, impactful things we can all implement into our regular routine that will make a big difference.
Celebrate Earth Day at home.
- Switch to energy-efficient light bulbs.
- Update your windows to cut down on heating and cooling.
- Install energy-efficient appliances around your house.
- Plant a garden.
- Make your front lawn bee-friendly.
- Create a homemade compost bin.
Celebrate Earth Day in your community.
- Shop locally at farmers’ markets and small family-owned businesses.
- Donate to and shop at local thrift stores.
- Organize a trash clean-up day.
- Support farm-to-table restaurants.
- Help spruce up your local park with plants and fresh paint on benches.
Celebrate Earth Day at work.
- Walk or ride a bike to work when possible.
- Bring reusable water bottles and mugs to the office.
- Pack a lunch.
- Reduce printing.
- Incorporate plants throughout your office space to filter air.
- Work from home when possible.
Let’s do our part and take care of this planet. Your dedication to sustainable, environmentally-conscious initiatives will set off a chain reaction in your friends, family members, coworkers and neighbors. Before you know it, you’ll inspire those around you to pick up similar habits, and we can all work toward a cleaner future together.