Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, much has been said about the positive effects of confinement on nature. The reality is that CO2 emissions have fallen over the past year and the environment has finally been able to breathe a sigh of relief.
But we must not forget what we are living and that is that this February we have been able to experience, once again, a small spring. Global warming causes the earth’s temperature to rise, which can be reflected in the oceans and atmosphere.
The melting of ice at the poles is one of the first effects of global warming that we have seen in recent years. February 27 is World Polar Bear Day, a species that is currently in danger of extinction.
Today, the main conservation concern for polar bears is the loss of sea ice caused by human activity. and not to illegal hunting. This day is intended to be a day of reflection. At
BRUSHBOO
we want to give you some small tips to lead a much more conscious life. What individual actions can you take?
By getting into the habit of driving less, in addition to saving money and not polluting, you also help your health. The WHO recommends walking 10,000 steps a day, but due to our increasingly sedentary daily habits, we are farther and farther away from that figure. Taking short walks will help you, without realizing it, to achieve this.
We often leave the charger of our cell phone, computer or tablet plugged into the mains for hours without anyone using it. With this small gesture you will reduce energy consumption.
Running the washing machine or dishwasher only when they are full, using programs at low or eco temperatures and not putting hot or warm food in the refrigerator, which will consume much more energy, are small tricks that you can implement every day.
The way we eat also influences the climate change issue. Trying to reduce the consumption of meat and increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables are two of the most important tips for a healthy lifestyle.
It is also important to buy locally sourced and seasonal products, as this saves on transportation and unsustainable means of production.
From
BRUSHBOO
we want to add one more to all these tips: avoid using plastics that we are only going to use once, as they are a great source of pollution. We want to leave our mark, one the color of bamboo. Our habits and the way we live have an impact, to a large extent, on the environment in which we live. Therefore, you can find on our website more sustainable product alternatives, from the bamboo thermo-bottle, to straws made of wheat or bamboo, through the razor, and ecological solid soaps.
For more information, questions or doubts you may have, please send us an e-mail to hello@brushboo.com.
