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7. Make Something You Would Normally Buy
This one can be adventurous as you like and could be food or product based. You can make bread, butter and wine, simple recipes, or opt for a DIY green cleaning item or even start making your own paper. Go for something interesting, rewarding and bonus points for fun factor! Making eco-friendly glitter is the latest thing for us, not that we buy it very often, it is just something we don't want to purchase again, and it sparkles!
8. Do Something in Your Community
Acting locally can help make your community more sustainable, and it doesn't have to have an environmental focus at all. Maybe you are able to volunteer on a project or for a charity, join a community garden or perhaps you will pick up one piece of trash every time you go for a walk. One thing I did this year was a Soupahero Challenge .......and ate soup for an entire week, to raise funds for homeless and those at risk. If everyone took a community minded action, the world would be a better place for it.
9. Learn a New Skill
This might help you achieve some of the other items in the list. Having more skills gives you the freedom to make, fix or do things yourself, and of course be more sustainable. Think of something that really appeals to you. It could be fixing your own bike, hanging a picture, learning to sew, or learning something from your grandmother (Those old ladies have some valuable knowledge, so get it while you can!).
10. Take on a Challenge
This is great for motivation as well as the potential to compete with friends while doing something positive. It can be as simple as ride your bike to work day, Plastic Free July or participating in Earth Hour. Remember to choose something that suits the amount of time and effort you can realistically devote to your cause. I created a super easy, printable, 30 day challenge you might want to try. Just head to the home page and subscribe to download.
11. Visit Your Library
I can never say this enough, but libraries are awesome and full of books, music, games, magazines plus fun activities for kids and adults. If you aren't yet a member of your local library, please make this your first goal. This is a perfect place to get hold of knowledge you need to become more sustainable, not to mention access to the latest books, movies and music for free and zero waste. (Unless you have a puppy and he eats one of your books, and now you have to go and confess the sin and probably pay up....but that's probably just me!).
12. Get Into Nature
Don't just look at the world, get out into your parks, botanic gardens, beaches or just stargazing in your backyard. Take the time to get some sunlight, fresh air and feel the grass under your feet. There's nothing like the outdoors to lift your mood and remind us that we are just a small part of the world, yet have the potential to make a big impact!
What are your goals for 2018?
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