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Embracing a plant-based diet minimizes the environmental footprint associated with meat production, conserves land and water resources, and lowers greenhouse gas emissions, promoting a healthier planet.

Electronic waste is the fastest growing waste stream next to fast fashion. Today there are trustworthy services that buy and refurbish pre-loved electronics and resell them back. This expands the lifespan of the products, gives you a cheaper price while providing the same experience as new devices. You will get a return policy, warranty and fully functional often modern devices.

By purchasing second-hand items, you reduce the demand for new products and the energy needed for their production, contributing to lower carbon emissions and resource consumption.

- Electronics - Appliances - Furniture - Clothes - more

1/3 of the food we produce is being wasted or lost in the process along the value chain. Consumers are one part of the puzzle. Try to plan your meals, use opened items from your fridge quickly and pay special attention to animal products. Wasting animal products like meat or dairy uses the most resources in production and therefore has a big impact when not wasted. Ideally reduce meat and dairy products to a minimum.

- Limit your shower to 5 mins - Turn off water while soaping - Take a shower instead of a bath - Get a water saving shower head - Be mindful when washing dishes, your car, etc. - Collect and use rainwater for your grass and plants.

The world has already enough of everything. Especially in big cities second-hand marketplaces or refurbishing services and malls are available. Buying pre-loved (furniture and home decor) saves you money, extends the lifespans of products and keeps it away from landfills. If you need to carry large items, ask your friends to carry it with you in public transport. Don't be afraid to use allot of space or feel guilty about it. it is a structural problem that will get better the more people demand it. You can also rent a car sharing car (or ask a friend to drive). Usually this is still cheaper than buying a new item.

Sharing or renting tools increases the usage of products and helps reduce the amount of rarely needed things in the world. Share your power tools like a drill, ladder, car, anything really with your friends and neighbours. Alternatively you can also rent the items at hardware stores or via sharing communities.

A capsule wardrobe is a collection of essential, versatile clothing items that can be mixed and matched to create numerous outfits. The goal is to have a streamlined wardrobe with fewer pieces, focusing on quality, functionality and ease of mind. Key benefits include: - **Simplified Choices**: Fewer items make it easier to decide what to wear. - **Reduced Clutter**: Less clothing means a more organized and spacious closet. - **Sustainability**: Emphasizes quality over quantity, reduces the need for fast fashion. - **Cost-Effective**: Investing in timeless, durable pieces can save money over time. Typically, a capsule wardrobe includes basics like neutral tops, bottoms, outerwear, and accessories that work well together in various combinations. You can also set a max number of items per category, like max 5 jeans, and always sell one item before you buy a new one in that category.

Repairing items increases their lifespan and ideally saves you money along the way. If you are skilled you can repair items yourself buy buying the right repair kit if you don't already have it, ask someone you know, or have it repaired by a professional. Additionally you can also advocate for better repairability (especially for electronic devices) on a political level. If you cannot repair them or the repair is too expensive, try to resell it to a marketplace or on second-hand shops and buy a new pre-loved item. This way you spend less and keep things in the cycle. Common items you should try to repair electronics, appliances, furniture, clothes and more.

Switching to LEDs and home is part of making your home more energy efficient. It's a simple one-time action that can greatly reduce your energy use and save you money along the way.