Climate change is in full swing, there is no Planet B and we all know it – we cannot carry on as before! Have you ever wondered how many disposable diapers a family needs until the child is potty trained, or how many plastic snack bags you brought to school as a child?! Is that really necessary or do we want to leave our children a planet worth living on? We have 5 tips on how you as a family, but also as an individual, can help make the world a better place!
Tip 1: Consume responsibly
Responsible consumption is a process of consuming products in an environmentally conscious way, e.g. less or more sustainably. If you decide to consume fewer products, you should avoid so-called repetitions of similar things and opt for high-quality goods that have a longer lifespan and are ideally made from natural raw materials. Another option is to avoid disposable products such as diapers or snack bags, as some materials are difficult to decompose. When buying children's clothes, you can also rely on second-hand instead of fast-fashion brands.
Tip 2: Donate and recycle
Recycling is the process of giving a second life to objects that are already waste or no longer have any use for us, either by using them differently or by turning them into raw materials to make new objects. Recycling is important because it reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfills, which helps preserve natural habitats. If the objects that are no longer useful to us are still in good condition, the best option is to donate them. This way we ensure that these objects can be reused by other families who probably do not have enough resources to buy a large number of objects.
Tip 3: Use less plastic
Much of the plastic we throw away ends up in the oceans. This not only harms marine life, but also the environment and our own health. Here too, just a few changes are enough to remove plastic from your everyday life. For example, use reusable bags when you go shopping with your children, use loose cereals, use glass bottles or give your children their snacks for school or kindergarten in beeswax wrappers.
Tip 4: Reduce energy consumption
Is it really necessary to leave the light on in a room when you are not in it? Does the radiator really have to be on all day? No! Lead by example and encourage young children to make daily gestures that save energy sources. This is a simple way to teach them the scarcity and importance of certain resources. Some other gestures you can make are reducing shower time, turning off the tap when brushing teeth or washing hands, and turning off the lights in rooms you are not in.
Tip 5: Eat less meat
Moderate meat consumption contributes to a lower environmental impact. The meat industry contributes more to greenhouse gas emissions than the transport sector. Try to develop more sustainable eating habits at home with your children. Even a small change has a positive impact on the environment.
This post was created in collaboration with Babysits, an online platform that makes it easy for families to find a babysitter or nanny transparently and encourages its users to make conscious and sustainable choices. At Babysits, we encourage our users to act more consciously and sustainably in their everyday lives. We hope these tips have been helpful for you. If you want to read more tips, tricks and recycling crafts, you can find more articles on Babysits about sustainability for children.
07.06.2021
By Lisa Schweitzer
