76 Eco-friendly Tips

"be the change you want to see"

Eco friendly tip #1

"Use less" is the basis of eco friendly concept. Reduce the consumption and maximize the utility.

#useless

#reduce

#utility

#kroenger

#ecofriendlytips

#consumption

Eco friendly tip #2

Always opt for a green alternative rather than a single use stuff.

#ecofriendlytips

#green

#kroenger

#singleuse

#alternative

Eco friendly tip #3

Renounce plastic bottles, opt for a carbon-neutral one.

#carbonneutral

#kroenger

#homecare

#banplasticbottle

#ecofriendlytips

Eco friendly tip #4

Use reusable shopping bags, than a plastic bag

#kroenger

#ecofriendlytips

#shoppingbags

#reusable

#plasticbag

Eco friendly tip #5

Don't litter plastic, reuse it through molding.

#donotlitter

#ecofriendlytips

#kroenger

#molding

#reuse

Eco friendly tip #6

How to become a sustainable traveller. Dine from local places. Purchase local stuff. Carry eco-bags for trash.

#sustainabletraveller

#kroenger

#vocalforlocal

#ecobags

#ecofriendlytips

Eco friendly tip #7

How to become a sustainable traveller. Carry your accessories. Stay at eco-friendly places. Do no litter, not even biodegradable stuff. Walk or cycle.

#ecofriendlytips

#walkforhealth

#kroenger

#biodegradable

#sustainabletraveller

Eco friendly tip #8

Tips to save energy. Change all of your light bulbs to LED. Plug large electronics into a smart strip.

#saveenergy

#homecare

#ecofriendlytips

#LED

#kroenger

Eco friendly tip #9

Tips to save energy. Get an energy audit. Check weatherproofing on all windows.

#saveenergy

#ecofriendlytips

#weatherproofing

#kroenger

#energyaudit

Eco friendly tip #10

Towards sustainable food management. Compost your food and yard waste. Grow your own herbs.

#lemon

#kroenger

#growyourherbs

#ecofriendlytips

#foodwaste

Eco friendly tip #11

Towards sustainable food management. Shop at your local farmers market. Zero waste of food shopping.

#localfarmers

#kroenger

#foodmanagement

#zerowaste

#ecofriendlytips

Eco friendly tip #12

Towards sustainable food management. Follow the protocols of proper recycling. Deny all plastic bags.

#recycling

#foodmanagement

#kroenger

#ecofriendlytips

#plasticbags

Eco friendly tip #13

Towards sustainable food management. Shop at thrift stores. Purchase sustainable toothbrushes and reusable ear swabs.

#ecofriendlytips

#sustainabletoothbrushes

#kroenger

#foodmanagement

#thriftstores

Eco friendly tip #14

Beef is the higgest carbon footprint food product. Include less meat & more plant-based food in your diet for a better sustainable life.

#ecofriendlytips

#reducebeef

#kroenger

#plantbased

#sustainablelifestyle

Eco friendly tip #15

Choose used plastic bags as grow bags rather than buying a new one.

#homecare

#plasticbags

#kroenger

#ecofriendlytips

#growbags

Eco friendly tip #16

Use an activated charcoal stick rather than a purifier.

#savewater

#ecofriendlytips

#purifier

#activatedcharcoal

#kroenger

Eco friendly tip #17

Avoid nylon based or microfibre bleached clothes.

#nylon

#sustainableclothes

#ecofriendlytips

#microfibre

#kroenger

Eco friendly tip #18

Use plant or bamboo based toothbrush rather than a plastic toothbrush.

#ecofriendlytips

#kroenger

#toothbrush

#reduceplastic

#bambootoothbrush

Eco friendly tip #19

Use cornstarch based compost bag instead of a compostable plastic bag.

#plasticbag

#compostbag

#kroenger

#cornstarch

#ecofriendlytips

Eco friendly tip #20

Reuse clothes & reduce hoarding.

#kroenger

#stophoarding

#reduce

#ecofriendlytips

#reuse

Eco friendly tip #21

Say no to plastic cutlery while ordering takeout.

#kroenger

#eatout

#plasticcutlery

#reduceplastic

#ecofriendlytips

Eco friendly tip #22

Switch to plant based milk from diary.

#kroenger

#ecofriendlytips

#plantbasedmilk

#globalwarming

#reducedairy

Eco friendly tip #23

Opt for a reusable cup, (eg. stainless steel cup) instead of a single-use plastic cup.

#single-use

#ecofriendlytips

#reusablecup

#plasticcup

#kroenger

Eco friendly tip #24

Use plastic-free hair tools, such as wooden combs and brushes.

#kroenger

#ecofriendlytips

#woodencombs

#plastic-free

#skincare

Eco friendly tip #25

Choose clothing made from organic materials or buy second-hand.

#ecofriendlytips

#organicmaterials

#usedclothes

#kroenger

#secondhand

Eco friendly tip #26

Carry your own containers for take out and leftovers.

#kroenger

#leftovers

#donotwastefood

#containers

#ecofriendlytips

Eco friendly tip #27

Create your own cleaning products using water and vinegar instead of buying cleaning products in plastic packaging.

#instantdishwash

#homecare

#ecofriendlytips

#cleaning products

#kroenger

Eco friendly tip #28

Use natural cleaning scrubbers and sponges instead of using synthetic sponges.

#skincare

#kroenger

#scrubbers

#ecofriendlytips

#sponges

Eco friendly tip #29

Store lemon inside refrigerator in a container filled with water to make it last for 3 months.

#ozone

#refrigerator

#kroenger

#CFC

#ecofriendlytips

Eco friendly tip #30

Make instant dish wash using lemon and salt for simple and eco-friendly washing.

#instantdishwash

#kroenger

#lemon

#homecare

#ecofriendlytips

Eco friendly tip #31

Use non-plastic wrapers like paper, leaves, etc.

#plasticfree

#ecofriendlytips

#reduceplastic

#gosustainable

#kroenger

Eco friendly tip #32

Replace hazardous PU Foam with Non-isocyanate Polyurethane (NIPU) which is recyclable & cheap to incinerate.

#kroenger

#ecofriendlytips

#recyclable

#incinerate

#hazardous

Eco friendly tip #33

Demand bulk snacks packed in recyclable packaging to minimize non recyclable Multilayer Plastic (MLP) that blocks dumpsites & landfills.

#recyclable

#landfills

#ecofriendlytips

#dumpsites

#kroenger

Eco friendly tip #34

Auction e-waste separately from other scrap for safe recycling by authorised agents.

#electronicwaste

#ecofriendlytips

#ewaste

#scrap

#kroenger

Eco friendly tip #35

When designing new building demand natural lighting, cooling, or heating to build in power saving features.

#ecofriendlytips

#homecaretips

#kroenger

#sustainablelifestyle

#ecofriendlybuilding

Eco friendly tip #36

Opt for energy efficient ACs when buying or replacing a new one.

#energyefficient

#lifestyle

#ecofriendlytips

#airconditioner

#kroenger

Eco friendly tip #37

Deep freeze lemon juice and store them as cubes in ziplock bags to make it last for months.

#lemon

#ecofriendlytips

#kroenger

#storelemons

#storehacks

Eco friendly tip #38

Use menstrual cups or reusable/biodegradable menstrual pads.

#menstrualcups

#reusable

#biodegradable

#ecofriendlytips

#kroenger

Eco friendly tip #39

Store tomatoes upside down to make it last longer.

#vegetabletips

#storagetips

#ecofriendlytips

#kroenger

#homecaretips

Eco friendly tip #40

Remove the plastic buttons before disposing your clothes & reuse it as spare buttons.

#reduceplastic

#ecofriendlytips

#ecolifestyle

#plasticbuttons

#kroenger

Eco friendly tip #41

Use cold-pressed coconut oil as healthy moisturisers for ace and hair, instead of using creams with harsh chemicals sold in plastic containers.

#healthymoisturisers

#ecofriendlytips

#coconutoil

#kroenger

#plasticcontainers

Eco friendly tip #42

Read your favourite newspapers and magazines online to reduce paper waste and save money.

#ecofriendlytips

#newspapers

#readonline

#paperwaste

#kroenger

Eco friendly tip #43

Charge your phones in airplane mode for fast charging & to save energy.

#ecofriendlytips

#airplanemode

#saveenergy

#kroenger

#homecare

Eco friendly tip #44

Instead of throwing away banana peels, blend it with an egg and apply to your scalp. This boost your hair growth and reduce grey hair."

#ecofriendlytips

#ecotips

#healthhack

#kroenger

#haircare

#beautytip

Eco friendly tip #45

To get rid of the bad odour in your shoes, put a tea bag in each and leave it overnight. No more stinky shoes.

#etiquette

#lifehack

#kroenger

#ecofriendlytips

#cleanliness

Eco friendly tip #46

Don't throw your banana peels. Use it to polish your leather shoes and see how good they shine.

#lifehack

#kroenger

#banana

#ecofriendlytips

#shoes

Eco friendly tip #47

Freeze your candles before lightning to make it burn way longer.

#candles

#ecofriendlytips

#kroenger

#homecare

#ideas

Eco friendly tip #48

Place matchsticks head-down in your plant-pots as it adds sulphur & phosphorus that nourishes the plant. Try this cheap alternative instead of expensive fertilizers.

#ecofriendlytips

#gardening

#matchsticks

#homegarden

#kroenger

Eco friendly tip #49

Dip a teabag in water and use it wipe your mirror. Enjoy your shiny looks.

#mirror

#ecofriendlytips

#teabag

#kroenger

#clean

Eco friendly tip #50

Soak onion peels in water for 24 hours and strain the liquid. This antibacterial formula could be sprayed on your skin to cure itchiness!

#healthcare

#homecare

#ecofriendlytips

#kroenger

#skincare

Eco friendly tip #51

Put orange peels and vinegar in a closed jar and place it somewhere dark for 2 weeks. Strain out the liquid into a spray bottle for an effective, natural and aromatic cleaning spray.

#naturalremedy

#ecofriendlytips

#naturalcures

#kroenger

#orange

Eco friendly tip #52

Mix baking soda, coconut oil and peppermint essential oil for a natural and effective toothpaste.

#greencare

#ecofriendlytips

#kroenger

#peppermint

#toothpase

Eco friendly tip #53

Instead of sugary industrial beverages, choose coconut water which is healthy, eco-friendly & a way to support local farmer communities.

#coconut

#coconutwater

#kroenger

#ecofriendlytips

#vocalforlocal

Eco friendly tip #54

Freeze aloe vera gel into ice cubes and use them to soothe sunburns or insect bites. (But make sure you are not allergic to it!)

#ecofriendlytips

#aloevera

#kroenger

#sunburn

#homeremedy

Eco friendly tip #55

Look for eco-friendly phone accessories such as phone cases made from sustainable materials or biodegradable phone screen protectors.

#kroenger

#sustainable

#ecofriendlytips

#accessories

#phonecover

Eco friendly tip #56

Instead of plastic or paper wraps use beeswax wraps which are reusable, biodegradable, versatile, non-toxic & cost effective.

#reusable

#kroenger

#biodegradable

#ecofriendlytips

#beeswax

Eco friendly tip #57

Instead of using artificial lighting, try to use natural light as much as possible. Open your curtains and blinds during the day to let in sunlight.

#healing

#kroenger

#sunlight

#ecofriendlytips

#nature

Eco friendly tip #58

Keep an open bowl of water in the terrace or yard of your home during daytime. Let the birds quench their thirst in this hot summer.

#water

#summer

#kroenger

#ecofriendlytips

#birds

Eco friendly tip #59

The jackfruit rags (finger like projections inside the fruit) can be used as a vegan supplement for pulled pork.

#vegan

#ecofriendlytips

#kroenger

#fruits

#jackfruit

Eco friendly tip #60

Try the eco-friendly Indian way of moping using brooms made of coconut leaf sticks.

#coconut

#leaf

#ecofriendlytips

#kroenger

#indian

Eco friendly tip #61

When done with a plastic bottle, poke a hole in the cap and insert an ear swab through it. Fill the bottle & place it upside down on the plant soil. Homemade drip system ready!

#ecofriendlytips

#plastic

#garden

#homemade

#kroenger

Eco friendly tip #62

Upcycle old filament bulbs to oil lamps or candle holders.

#kroenger

#candle

#upcycle

#ecofriendlytips

#artist

Eco friendly tip #63

Wash clothes in cold water and skip the dryer (which produces 1.8 kilos of CO2 per cycle). Line-dry your laundry instead.

#dryclean

#coldwater

#laundary

#kroenger

#ecofriendlytips

Eco friendly tip #64

Cut soap bars into halves or thirds. Use one small piece at a time until it is gone. This helps the soap last longer and save you a little money!

#ecofriendlytips

#soap

#lifehack

#kroenger

#money

Eco friendly tip #65

Save energy and time chilling your drinks! Just wrap them up in a wet cloth and place in the freezer till the cloth freezes.

#energy

#ecofriendlytips

#feezer

#cooldrinks

#kroenger

Eco friendly tip #66

Beware of "phantom load"! Even when appliances are turned off, they still consume energy if plugged in. Remember to unplug them when not in use.

#energy

#phantomload

#kroenger

#electronics

#ecofriendlytips

Eco friendly tip #67

Ditch disposable diapers which take 450 years to decompose. Use cotton or hemp cloth diapers instead.

#kroenger

#hemp

#cotton

#ecofriendlytips

#cloth

Eco friendly tip #68

Embrace atleast one weekly work-from-home day. Save on transport and cut carbon emissions.

#carbon

#transport

#ecofriendlytips

#workfromhome

#kroenger

Eco friendly tip #69

Outdoor classes atleast once a week could save energy and enhance the physical activity, mental health, creativity & social interaction of students.

#ecofriendlytips

#physical

#outdoor

#mentalhealth

#kroenger

Eco friendly tip #70

After boiling eggs, save the leftover water to feed your plants. It's a nutrient rich delicacy for them!

#kroenger

#homecare

#plants

#eggs

#ecofriendlytips

Eco friendly tip #71

Try using coconut husk as a sustainable body scrub instead of artificial ones for exfoliation and reducing plastic waste.

#kroenger

#coconut

#sustainable

#skincare

#ecofriendlytips

Eco friendly tip #72

Ditch aftershave and use alum stone instead, which is a natural antiseptic with astringent properties. Just remember to use a moisturizer along!

#diy

#skincare

#kroenger

#natural

#ecofriendlytips

Eco friendly tip #73

Don't throw away buttons from your old clothes. Make jewellery out of them instead. Bracelets are a simple & kids-safe option.

#kroenger

#upcycle

#clothes

#ecofriendlytips

#recycle

Eco friendly tip #74

Don't throw away your old t-shirts. Turn it into sustainable Tote Bags.

#kroenger

#upcycle

#ecofriendlytips

#diy

#sustainable

Eco friendly tip #75

Avoid watering your plants during the hottest part of the day. Early morning or late in the evening is the ideal time, due to reduced evaporation.

#kroenger

#homecare

#homegarden

#plants

#ecofriendlytips

Eco friendly tip #76

Place dried coffee grounds in a small bowl & leave them in areas where you want to freshen the air. These will absorb and neutralize unpleasant odors.

#coffee

#ecofriendlytips

#air

#homecare

#kroenger