Environment: everyday sustainable choices

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adopt a sustainable lifestyle

начать жить экологично

to begin living in a way that can continue without seriously harming nature

I want to adopt a sustainable lifestyle, so I am starting with cycling and cutting down on waste.

Families can adopt a sustainable lifestyle through changes such as buying less and reusing what they own.

avoid single-use products

избегать одноразовых изделий

to choose not to use items designed to be thrown away after one use

Our class avoided single-use products at the picnic by bringing washable plates.

I try to avoid single-use products when I pack lunch.

buy locally produced food

покупать местные продукты

to purchase food grown or made near where you live

Some people buy locally produced food to support nearby farms.

Last weekend, we bought locally produced food from a farm shop, including apples from its orchard.

choose environmentally friendly products

выбирать экологичные товары

syn:

choose greener products

to select goods that cause less harm to nature than similar alternatives

I try to choose environmentally friendly products, such as refillable pens that create less waste.

I compare packaging before I choose environmentally friendly products.

cut down on plastic

сократить использование пластика

syn:

reduce plastic use

opp:

increase plastic use

to use less plastic than before

Our school cut down on plastic by replacing disposable cups with washable ones.

I carry a reusable bottle to cut down on plastic.

make conscious choices

recycle household waste

reduce your carbon footprint

repair rather than replace

reuse everyday items

save water and energy

sort rubbish