We\u2019re creating and using energy at an unsustainable pace, resulting in climate change and pollution that puts our planet at risk. Finding <\/span>ways to be sustainable<\/span> is essential to slowing this pace, reducing our carbon footprint, and curbing the harm we\u2019re inflicting on ourselves and the natural world. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Besides the environmental benefits, sustainable living can help you live healthier. Think about the ripple effect of reducing your carbon emissions by keeping the car in the garage or electing not to use public transit. You\u2019ll develop the healthy habit of walking or biking around your hometown. Ultimately, living sustainably is better for your health, the environment\u2019s health, and even the health of your wallet.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Inspired by our employees, here are five ways to be more sustainable and help the planet while spending time at home: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Supporting small businesses is more important than ever. Shopping at nearby small businesses helps support your local economy while reducing waste and emissions generated by shipping\u2014making it one of the simplest ways to be more sustainable in everyday life.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n If shopping in person is too difficult, you can still support your favorite small business owners (or discover new ones) by shopping online. Check out this list of QuickBooks customers<\/a> supporting a more sustainable future. From upcycled household items and delicious food to beauty products (and more), you\u2019ll find gifts for anyone on your list. Not only will you be helping small business owners, but you\u2019ll be doing your part to help the planet.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether it\u2019s picking up litter during a walk outside your home or heading to a local park, beach or river, you can make a difference. Not only do you get the chance to be outdoors but you can protect animals both on land and in the sea from ingesting plastic and other waste generated by humans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Maximize your impact by joining an organized cleanup, and you\u2019ll get the added bonus of being part of a larger community while helping to clean the planet one piece of waste at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the easy ways to be more sustainable is to get educated. We\u2019re proud to partner with <\/span>Project Drawdown<\/span><\/a> to launch the world\u2019s first major climate educational experience focused on solutions. This immersive six-part video series<\/a> offers solutions that can make meaningful and equitable global change, and get us to the point of “drawdown,” the point in the future when levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere stop climbing and start to steadily decline.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n5 easy ways to be more sustainable<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Support small businesses<\/strong><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Pick up trash near your home<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Educate yourself on sustainability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n