Still searching for the perfect New Year resolution? You are not alone. If you want something meaningful that also feels doable, eco-friendly New Year resolutions are a great place to start. Choose changes that fit your lifestyle and personality. Trying to change everything at once rarely lasts past January, and that is totally okay. If you slip up, do not beat yourself up. Just start again the next day.

Simple Eco-Friendly New Year Resolutions

Here are some earth-kind changes you could try this year:

• Start a compost
• Buy more organic fruits and vegetables and eat seasonally
• Buy local whenever possible
• Start a garden, even a small one
• Go vegetarian, vegan, or try something like Meatless Mondays

• Always bring cute canvas tote bags while shopping and create a plan so you do not forget them
• Make your own super-safe household cleaners
• Learn to sew or repair clothing
• Use cloth instead of paper towels and napkins
• Wash clothes in cold water
• Line dry laundry when possible

• Carpool or consolidate errands into one trip
• Walk or bike whenever you can
• Use a rain barrel to conserve water
• Create a yard that is friendly to birds and pollinators
• Rescue or foster an animal

• Volunteer for a cause you care about
• Create something once a month using items you would normally throw away
• Choose organic clothing like hemp or organic cotton
• Thrift secondhand goods
• Donate items you no longer use
• Upcycle worn or outdated items into something new
• Use a reusable coffee cup
• Skip bottled water and carry a reusable water bottle

• Read more and learn about environmental issues
• Use recycled paper products and print on both sides
• Turn off energy-hungry devices when not in use
• Get to know and support local farmers and farmers markets
• Cook at home more often

• Learn to make simple household staples
• Reduce food waste by using leftovers and scraps creatively
• Donate to eco-friendly causes throughout the year
• Support small businesses instead of big box stores
• Use earth-friendly beauty products and cleaners
• Simply use less

Happy New Year. Good luck with all your intentions this year. <3 Your Buds at Soul Flower