Think green. - Use LED ights LED bulbs are currently the most environmentally friendly bulbs available. LED lights can outlast previous types of lighting by up to six times, decreasing the need for frequent replacements. A longer life span results in lesser carbon emissions. - Thrift shop Cotton requires water to grow: it can take more than 2,700 liters (713 gallons) of water to grow the cotton needed to manufacture one t-shirt, and a pair of pants can take more than 10,000 liters. Purchasing used clothes helps to limit the amount of reusable apparel that ends up in landfills by extending its lifecycle. - Recycle. Cut down on what you throw away. Making new items necessitates the use of resources, yet recycling allows us to reuse things that we already have. Producing fewer new materials reduces waste, which aids in the reduction of groundwater and air pollution. Find a recycling center that accepts items such as plastic bottles, newspapers, and metals. Make the switch to paperless billing and shop at stores that use recyclable materials. - Use renewable energy Renewable energy replaces itself, reducing our need to extract new resources. Using solar panels or wind energy can help us lessen our reliance on natural gas while also reducing resource depletion over time. - Use reusable goods Another strategy to save resources is to avoid using single-use plastics. Choose metal or glassware over water bottles, disposable cups, or paper plates. Instead of using plastic bags, bring your own shopping bags. Reusing products is an excellent way to cut waste and keep surplus garbage out of landfills.