It’s 2021, which means technology, innovation, and increased environmental awareness are pushing us towards living a more sustainable lifestyle. With eco-conscious products available at the click of a button, it’s easy to join the eco-friendly movement. Olympus Corsair is here to show you some simple and effective ways to make your space more sustainable.

1. More Sustainable Food

An easy first step towards more environmentally friendly living, is being more thoughtful about choices and purchases when it comes to food consumption. Know which local restaurants use locally sourced food products and opt to shop at nearby markets that rely on local produce, like the Hillcrest Farmers Market. 

2. Wash on the Cold Cycle

Unless your clothes are heavily stained or need to be sanitized, like pet bed covers, sheets, washcloths, and towels, then there’s rarely a need for washing your clothes on a hot – or even a warm – cycle. Switch over your laundry to a cold wash and reap the benefits of less energy consumed at home and less faded-looking clothing.

3. Unplug Unused Electronics

For all those phone and laptop chargers, for the fan you only turn on during the hottest days of summer, and for the essential oil diffuser you’ve used twice, it’s time to just unplug the cord until you’re ready to actually use it. Not only does this cut down energy consumption, it can also slightly reduce your monthly electric bill. 

4. Go for Cloth Napkins

Instead of powering through paper napkins – or even worse, paper towels – each time you sit down for a meal at home, go for some pretty, reusable cloth napkins instead. Not only will they beautify your space, but they’ll help you stick with more eco-friendly habits at home.

5. Reduce Plastic Use

What’s an eco-focused blog without some discussion about reducing plastic consumption? But in all seriousness, we often don’t consider how much wasted materials we actually generate. You’re doing it anytime you need a new cleaning product and each time you twist open a bottle of your favorite bubbly water. Try your hand at a DIY cleaning product to put in a reusable glass spray bottle. And forget ever having to run to the store to stock up on carbonated beverage packs with these awesome at-home soda water makers. If you purchase bottled water, buying a reusable bottle is your first step towards going green (and saving a little green over time too). It’s finally time to ditch those single-use plastic bags and limit your plastic cling wrap. Aim for reusable items, like these cool stretch cover lids or these silicone reusable bags. 

For more eco-friendly tips and tricks, check out our other blog posts.