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10 ways to be more sustainable in 2020

Announcement posted by 360PR 16 Dec 2019

For some, the move towards more sustainability in the home and eco-friendly everyday life choices may have appeared out of the blue. For others, the interest in going green has been a slowly emerging trend over the last few years, especially since the plastic bag bans across Australia. The best part is the trend is here to stay – and in fact, will now be the way of living in the long-term for the greater good of our world, going beyond ‘trend status’.
 
Christina Kjaergaard, Commercial Manager at Pure Planet Club, shares her top 10 ways to be more sustainable in 2020:
  1. Top up your pool or spa for summer the best way to conserve water. Use a hose fitted with a trigger nozzle, watering can or bucket for a maximum of 15 minutes per day. Only replace water lost through evaporation though, not water deliberately removed or splashed out by the kids! Help our environment and the drought across Australia by saving water, starting today. 
  2. Say goodbye to disposables. That’s right, for real this time in 2020! Take-away plastic cups, forks, knives and food containers are on the way out. It began with the switch from plastic straws to recyclable paper types, but now all the hype is trendy re-usable metal straws. Next year, more people will opt for eco-conscious options. When you buy something, consider its life expectancy. How long can it be used, and will it have more than one use? When you’re finished, will it end up in landfill.
  3. Make the swap to an eco-friendly, plastic-free and tree-free toilet paper. Try options made from 100% plant-based materials like bamboo and sugarcane waste, like Pure Planet Club toilet tissue – their new marine collection is full of fun marine animal facts and cute designs! It’s also BPA-free, cruelty free, biodegradable and vegan-friendly. Making this simple choice means you save wiping out 27,000 trees which is normally used to make toilet paper per day!
  4. Use half flush when possible! If you have a dual flush toilet, using the half flush button reduces your water usage which helps to preserve the environment and save money on your water bill. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that over 15,000 litres of water can be saved annually in a residential household that uses a dual flush toilet.
  5. Time your showers and stick to 4 minutes. Believe it or not, it is possible to wash your whole body in 4 minutes. Set a timer, do it for a few weeks and soon you will be in the habit of efficient showering. Save water and energy used to heat the water.
  6. Reduce plastic waste by choosing eco-beauty products. Plastic pollution is causing irreversible damage to our planet at an alarming rate; go plastic-free today to protect the Earth’s future. Think about your toothbrush, hairbrush and all those other beauty products you use that are packaged in ridiculous amounts of plastic and swap them out ASAP! Try bamboo options, or Pure Planet Club’s new organic lip balms.
  7. Use non-toxic cleaning products. A few natural products you have lying around the house can be awesome eco-friendly cleaning products. For example, the acid in white vinegar makes it naturally capable of killing mould and bacteria, so you can use this on your taps, mirrors, shower floors and bath. Natural products are healthier for you and healthier for our planet.
  8. If you’re not using it, switch it off! Always turn off appliances, lights, switches and everything you’re not using. It’s amazing how much of your household energy you can save when you’re consciously taking action. Not only will you reduce your electricity bill, you’ll also reduce your impact on natural resources, pollution and your overall impact on global warming.
  9. Resell and donate items. If there’s anything you no longer need, everyone is keen to give your beloved items a second life. In 2020, vintage items will be more popular than ever before. So, think twice before tossing something out and adding to landfill. Try reselling at the local markets, offer to or donate to a charity organisation.
  10. Double check your water restrictions and stick to it. Recently some places, including Sydney, have upped their water restrictions. Changes include watering your garden using a watering can or bucket before 10am and after 4pm, or washing vehicles with a bucket and sponge – not a hose. If we all do our bit and save a little, together we'll make a big difference.
Pure Planet Club Toilet Tissue is available for RRP $48.00 per 36 pack carton or $43.20 per carton on subscription. Organic Lip Balms come in four flavours including Natural, Vanilla, Raspberry and Mint, available in 3-packs for RRP $30 delivered to your door.
 
www.pureplanetclub.com.au