6种足不出户就能帮助地球的简单方法

6种足不出户就能帮助地球的简单方法

While problems like melting polar ice caps and the ocean’s massive garbage patches are daunting, there are a lot of ways to improve the planet — in fact, without even leaving home.

尽管诸如极地冰盖融化和海洋中巨大的垃圾带等问题是令人畏惧的，但有很多方法可以改善地球现状——事实上，足不出户就可以做到。

Here are 6 easy hacks to help you do your part on the home front.

这里有6个简单的技巧可以帮助你在家庭方面做好自己的工作。

1. Stash reusable bags everywhere

到处放置环保袋

Plastic waste is the scourge of the ocean. After you swear off single-use plastic bags, stay true by stashing reusable bags everywhere — on the coat rack by the front door, in your car, and in your purse or briefcase.

塑料垃圾是海洋的祸害，当你发誓不再使用一次性塑料袋后，要坚持下去，把环保袋放在任何地方——前门的衣架上，车里，钱包或公文包里。

2. Recycle plastic bags

回收塑料袋

If you do end up with plastic bags, recycle them. Most towns do not accept these bags in curbside recycling, but many grocery stores and some superstores do. You can also put zip-close food storage bags, produce bags and newspaper bags in these bins, which are usually located near the store entrance or exit.

如果你使用了塑料袋，记得回收。大多数城镇不接受路边回收的袋子，但许多杂货店和一些超市接受。你也可以把带拉链的食品储藏袋、农产品袋和报纸袋放在这些箱子里，这些箱子通常位于商店入口或出口附近。

3. Turn off the tap

关掉水龙头

Clean, drinkable water is one of the most precious commodities on the planet. To use less, turn off the tap while brushing your teeth. This could save up to 4 gallons. If you need to distract yourself while brushing, try doing some calf raises and knee lifts.

清洁的饮用水是地球上最珍贵的商品之一。为了减少使用，刷牙时要关掉水龙头，这可以节省4加仑水。如果你想在刷牙的时候分散注意力，试着做一些提小腿和提膝盖的动作。

4. Purchase from eco-friendly manufacturers

购买环保商品

The makers of Aria® toilet paper, paper towels and napkins plant three trees for every tree used, so you can enjoy softness and strength with a clear conscience. The products are made with energy-efficient manufacturing and come in packaging that’s 51 percent plant-based and also recyclable. Larger rolls mean fewer cardboard cores and less packaging.

Aria®厕纸、纸巾、餐巾纸的生产商，每使用一棵树，就种植三棵树，让您在享受柔软和力量的同时，问心无愧。这些产品采用节能制造，包装中51%是植物性的，而且可回收利用。更大的卷筒意味着更少的硬纸板芯和更少的包装。

5. Buy used

买二手商品

Whether you need clothes, a cordless drill, a high chair for your toddler or a lacrosse stick for your teen, before you head to the store, see if there isn’t something used that fits the bill on a site like Craigslist, Nextdoor or a local Facebook group. Or check out Freecycle to see if someone’s giving one away for nothing.

无论你是需要衣服、无绳电钻、给蹒跚学步的孩子买把高脚椅，还是给十几岁的孩子买根曲棍球棍，在你去商店之前，看看在Craigslist、Nextdoor或当地Facebook上有没有适合你的东西。或者查看一下Freecycle，看看是否有人在免费赠送。

6. Buy in bulk

大量购买

Containers and packaging accounts for close to a third of municipal solid waste in the United States. It also takes energy to produce. Buying in bulk helps cut down on the packaging you bring home — and saves you money. Focus on items you know you’re always going to need more of, such as laundry detergent, shampoo and toilet paper.

在美国，容器和包装占城市固体废物的近三分之一，生产它们也需要很多能量。大量购买可以减少带回家的包装，同时还可以省钱。专注于那些总是需要更多的东西，比如洗衣粉、洗发水和卫生纸。