05/06/2018
10 Ways You Can Reduce Your Oil Consumption
1) Educate yourself about the oil and gas industry.
Get to know the health, environmental and political implications of sticking with fossil fuels long term. Trust me, there’s a lot worth knowing.
2) Avoid purchasing plastics.
Did you know that all plastics (and synthetic rubber) are made from petrol? Choose products made from biodegradable and sustainable materials instead.
3) Cut your power use at home.
This one is pretty intuitive. Turn off house lights and heaters (in our case fans and A/C) that you aren’t actively using, unplug appliances sucking phantom energy, and light a candle once in a while.
4) Limit how much you drive.
Most of us are far too dependent on our vehicles. I know I am! If you’re lucky enough to live in a walkable neighborhood, make the intentional choice to walk to locations within a reasonable distance, and carpool or take public transport to work if you can.
5) Save up and install clean energy solutions at home.
People with some serious expendable income, I’m looking at you! Look into your options for alternative energy. Do you have a running brook or stream near by? Do you live in a region with a lot of wind power? You’d be surprised how affordable some of these solutions can be.
Can’t afford the investment? Switch to a renewable energy-only electricity provider. Many power suppliers will give you the option!
6) Choose petroleum-free beauty products.
Lipstick, nail polish and a number of other beauty products are made from petroleum byproducts. Do you really want toxic oil on your face? Ewwwwww.
7) Go zero waste.
The Zero Waste lifestyle is an opportunity to live lightly upon the earth by choosing sustainability over pure convenience. Need a little guidance? Join the 30-Day Zero Waste Baby Steps Challenge right here!
8) Quit bottled water for good.
Did you know that most tap water is cleaner than that bottled water you just paid $4 for? There are a million reasons to quit bottled water. The fact that the bottles are made from oil-derived plastics is just one of them.
9) Buy local.
Much of the oil pulled out of the ground is destined to be used for transportation. Buying local means the goods you purchase don’t need to be driven cross-country or flown across the globe.
10) Demand renewable energy from your government.
While there are a number of tax benefits for households pursuing clean energy, we need more support. Contact your representatives and demonstrate your values.
Source: http://zerowastememoirs.com/10-ways-you-can-reduce-your-oil-consumption/
