Some easy ways to become a more environmentally responsible individual

 

Our planet is under an intense amount of pressure, simply because it is barely able to support the ever-growing population of our species. Whatever human advancements have been created for us to live life more conveniently, the planet has had to incur a certain cost. The least we could do is become a bit more environmentally responsible, with these simple ways. Ram Chary Everi

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1. Don’t throw away seeds
Remember the last tomato you bored out and sliced up? That has seeds, little bits of potential life that can turn into another generation of fruit-yielding plants. Many of us habitually chuck food scraps in the bin, even the unwanted fruit and vegetable seeds that we won’t be eating anyway. If we decided to plant these instead, they would turn into plants in our own garden, and maybe give us fresher air to breathe later on, and a welcome addition of food on our tables. Ram Chary Everi

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2. Reuse items

We have a lot of stuff at home that we won’t hesitate to dispose of after a single use. However, it only takes a little imagination to see how one particular item can be turned into something else that can be put to good use. That old wooden crate can be turned into a bookshelf. Reusing your plastic bag on your next trip to the grocery means that another container is spared from being used. Your old tires can be recreated into very sturdy flowerpots. Ram Chary Everi

3. Ride a bike

If you really want to make an impact on the environment and drastically decrease your own carbon footprint, get yourself a bike. That way, you won’t have to drive your gas-powered car, or any other similar vehicle you need to ride for your commute. It’s also good for your health to get some amount of exercise so you can pedal your way to anywhere you want to go and keep fit. Ram Chary Everi