If you belong to the group that wants to bring a change but is too lazy to do it, you have come to the right place. Even while relaxing on your couch and munching food, you can do a ton of things to make your lifestyle sustainable and eco-friendly. Want a head start? This article explores some simple tips and tricks that you can incorporate into your daily life to help the environment. Just remember, going green is not difficult and even small changes and efforts can make a huge impact on the planet.

Fun fact about lazy people: they want to save time, they want to “conserve energy” by not moving at all, and they want it all! Check out these easy peasy hacks and how much time and energy they will save you – thank us later…

1. Lights off, Savings on

Turning off lights when you no longer need them is, hands down, one of the easiest ways to go green. It is a no-brainer that electricity is one of the biggest contributors to carbon and other harmful greenhouse gas emissions. By simply switching off the lights, you can save a lot of energy and help in reducing your carbon footprint. Building this habit may be a little difficult at first, but with time, you will realize that it is worth the effort.

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2.  Go paperless!

Avoid the use of paper. Given the growing digital economy in which we live, this is one of the minor changes you can do in your everyday life. Nowadays, every phone has this unique note-taking app that comes with cool features and functions. So, whenever possible, use these apps instead of jotting down the notes on a piece of paper. Switch to online bank statements and make online payments. This will help you save both paper and your time. According to a news journal called The Conversation, 80,000- 160,000 trees are cut down each day to make paper. So, going digital will not only help the planet but also those who are too lazy to get paper and a pen.

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3.  Go Green every time you search

The Internet has no doubt made our lives easier. But do you know that even our online activities come at a cost to the planet? Every time we use the internet, we are contributing to carbon emissions. Changing your search engines and shifting to green ones can help you make a step towards sustainable living. Search engines like Ecosia, plant trees every time we search something whereas search engines like Blackle ensure that we save energy every time we browse. So, if you can live sustainably without moving away from the comfort of your couch, then why not try it? Check out this page and try these green search engines asap.

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4.     Don’t just stand-by and watch!

Conserving energy can not only save your bills but can also save the environment. There are many ways which can help you save energy at home without putting in too much time or effort. Go through these tips and see how easy it is to save the planet.

• Switch off the appliances when not in use. See? Doing something as basic as this can help you save your monthly bills and reduce your carbon footprint.
• Unplug your computers, laptops, and TVs instead of putting them on standby mode.
• Put a timer on your ACs instead of using them throughout the night. This can also be done for coolers, geysers, motors, and other heavy appliances.
• Avoid energy-driven appliances like a dryer or a dishwasher, and instead perform the tasks manually.
• Swap incandescent bulbs for CFLs or LEDs.

5. Save the planet with just one click!

Do you know that you can cut greenhouse gas emissions by simply clicking a button? Yes, deleting unwanted emails and photos can help you do that. Just like deforestation has caused harm to the environment, unwanted emails in your mailbox and photos in your gallery have also brought environmental concerns. So, why not delete them if it just takes a few seconds? This may seem like a small step, but this simple step can prevent huge amounts of carbon emissions and ultimately help you save your planet. Apps like Google Photos help you sort your pictures and then delete the duplicate ones from your gallery.

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6.     Be a water saver!

Water is an essential resource and it needs to be conserved for sustainable living. Conserving water is not hard if you follow these simple tips on an everyday basis. These tips are more than enough to make the planet healthier and brighter.

• Turn off the taps while brushing teeth. Yes, we know, it’s not something new but it literally helps in saving
• Cut your showers short or use half a bucket instead of a full. So, as soon as you get in, get out, this way you will get more time to spend on your couch.
• Look around and check if there are any leaky pipes or faucets, if yes, then immediately call a plumber and fix them.
• Pee while taking a bath. It may sound disgusting but it can help you save a hell amount of water.

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7. Choose to reuse!

Every time you buy a water bottle, you buy plastic and not water. Why buy more if you can get the most out of the stuff you already have?  Reusing is one of the easiest ways to be eco-friendly. Invest in reusable mugs, forks, bottles, bags etc. and ditch single-use or disposable ones. Reusables make sense to your environment as well as to your wallet.

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8.     Share it even if you don’t mean it

When sitting all day at home, we tend to use our mobile phones more. Then why not take just 10 minutes to get a little more aware and informed about sustainability? If you see any interesting or compelling videos or posts online, why not share them instead of just giving it a thumbs up? Sharing information will also help your friends and family to become aware of the environmental problems our planet is facing. You can even follow different environmental influencers on social media to get inspiration on how to lead a sustainable lifestyle.

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Saving the planet is not an option, but a priority now. Yes, we all can get a little lazy when it comes to putting efforts into saving our planet, but that does not mean that we do not care for our planet. Who said that laziness and sustainability cannot go hand-in-hand? With simple steps and smart changes, incorporated into our daily lives, we can remain lazy and become environment-conscious heroes.

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