Sustainability: business, life, environment

Are you lost in a sea of green?  Without a guide book to navigate the way, the growth in public eco awareness has been largely through personal experience and situational application.  While general concepts can be used to describe the broad topic of living green, many of our clients approach us with confusion as to where to start in living a sustainable lifestyle.   
 
Sustainable living refers to a lifestyle and set of choices that minimizes a person's environmental impact.  Why is living a sustainable lifestyle appealing?  A sustainable lifestyle is chosen for a host of reasons.  Some clients are inspired to protect natural resources while others are called to ensure healthier living.  There are those that embrace a sustainable lifestyle because it makes sense financially.  Regardless of the source of inspiration, many of our clients have found success in our eco friendly consulting to get them started in the direction of living green.
 
As a green living consultant, I approach living green using an inspirational mindset.  First, follow that path that is most inspiring to you.  What gets you going? Excited? Wanting to take that eco action?  Then, momentum grows with eco awareness in the areas that interest you.  Remember, daily habits and those we do regularly have the most impact and add up. 
 
Here are 10 tips to get you started in living a sustainable lifestyle:

1. Organics: visit your local farmer's market for organic fruits and veggies and use organic personal care and clothing from natural fibers.
2. Recycling: recycle everything! Paper, materials, home items, and more!
3. Energy efficiency: purchase energy efficient appliances.  Buy and use renewable or wind energy and monitor your use of energy.
4. Water: get to know what is in your water and use it efficiently.
5. Indoor air quality: use chemical free cleaners, live plants, sustainable fabrics and paint in your home. Your indoor air quality will improve and you'll support sustainable businesses producing green products.
6. Green your home: Reduce your use of paper and eliminate junk mail.
7. Innovate and inspire your employer and coworkers and green your work.
8. Green your travel.
9. Make every day choices matter.
10. Explore which alternative transportation option is interesting to you. 

If any of these areas inspire you, take eco action today.  Need help in figuring out your eco inspiration?  Let us know: we're here to help.