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While common sustainable living tips like “cut down on travel,” “get your coffee-to-go in a reusable cup,” and “carry reusable straws” were all helpful in the pre-COVID world, they are—at least temporarily—not applicable right now. But that doesn’t mean you have to let your eco-friendly habits fall by the wayside!
For tried-and-true tips on how to reduce your carbon footprint (the combined greenhouse gas emissions your lifestyle choices cause), we spoke to the eco-friendly experts at Bamboa Home. Founder Julia Washbourne—who saw first-hand the chemicals, pollution, and worker exploitation in many supply chains after working in the sourcing industry—established the brand in 2008 as a way to provide chic homewares while helping to combat climate change. The company’s hero material, bamboo, is often called “the world’s most sustainable plant” for its ability to absorb up to five times more carbon dioxide than trees and grow without fertilisation or irrigation.
Read on for a few tips from Bamboa about how to lead a simple-yet-stylish lifestyle without costing the earth!