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How to be More Eco-Friendly

Samantha Reilly
Prathyusha Pillari
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UWB chapter.

 

  1. Have a paperless kitchen- Replace all the paper towels in your kitchen with reusable rags and washcloths!

 

  1. Bike or walk when your destination is close by- Save gas and get a quick workout in! And bonus, you don’t have to sit in traffic on busy mornings.

 

  1. Pour a dash of vodka in your water vase- this will extend the life of your flowers and save water!

 

  1. Use reusable grocery bags- One of the easiest things you can do and you won’t have the issues of a million extra grocery bags lying around the house!

 

  1. Leave the window down instead of turning on the AC- It’s always the little things that make the biggest difference!

 

  1. Thrift shop for new clothes- If you haven’t done this, you’re missing out. Some of your cutest finds will be secondhand!

 

  1. Cut make up wipes, q-tips, and other products in half -You will get twice the product, help the environment, and save money. It’s a win-win!

 

  1. Wash your clothes on warm water instead of hot water- Your clothes won’t even know the difference!

 

  1. Buy tickets digitally- Almost every place offers e-tickets now, so save some paper and use your tickets digitally!

 

  1. Turn old fashion into new fashion- There’s hundreds of DIY videos on how to recycle unwanted clothes. Why would you throw away something that can turn into a new trend!

Samantha is a current Business Marketing major and Visual & Media arts minors. She loves to write about relatable topics such as dealing with stress and mental health. Aside from that, her passions include yoga, style, & self care!
Prathyusha Pillari is a 19-year-old senior at University of Washington, Bothell where she majors in Computer Science and Software Engineering. She was born in India and spent 14 years of her life there before moving to the United States. She is an advocate of women's rights and equality. She loves creative writing, traveling, driving around in her car and stalking people on Instagram.