The Path to Greener Living

The journey toward sustainability isn’t just a box to tick – it’s a responsibility, a challenge, and a unique opportunity to influence postivie change in our city’s heartbeat.

So, where do we start? Making sustainable changes can feel extremely overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! We’ve built a guide to get you on the path to greener living:

Skip the major overhaul and start small

Making a meaningful impact can be done with small changes that add up over time. Setting new habits is easy with small, consistent actions: consider using a reusable water bottle, like this one at Golf Town, or switching off unused lights. Little changes like these can reduce your carbon footprint significantly over time.

Reduce waste where you can 

Finding ways to reduce waste can have both a positive impact on the environment and your wallet! Taking time to meal prep can reduce your amount of food waste, as well as cut down on your grocery bill. Food scraps like veggies and bones can be used to make flavourful homemade soup stocks, or composted and later used as fertilizer for your plants. You can also opt to carry a reusable bag like this one at Walmart with you to use when you make a purchase.

Reconsider how you get around

Consider choosing an alternative mode of transport. Walkability at Grasslands makes this an easy change to implement with minimal impact to your shopping habits. All of the retailers and restaurants in the shopping centre are within walking distance from each other. Park near your biggest shopping stop, and walk to the next one! Plus, even if you live on the outskirts of Harbour Landing, a quick 20 minute walk will get you to the heart of Grasslands.

What about getting to work? Depending on your walking distance, you walk, bike, take public transit, or carpool. Walking and biking are great for your heart health, and public transport and carpooling are great for your wallet – true win-win scenarios!

It starts at home 

There are many different ways you can be more energy conscious at home. When it comes to water, you can: take a shorter shower, fix that leaky tap you’ve been putting off, or turn off the tap when brushing your teeth. You can also make the switch to LED light bulbs, unplug unused devices, or install a programmable thermostat like this one at RONA+. Making changes here can reduce the amount of your water or electricity bills.

Progress > Perfection 

When it comes to sustainability, it’s not about being perfect – it’s about being aware and making better choices when you can. Just a few small changes can add up in more ways than just working towards a greener environment: improvements to your health and cost-savings are all achieveable with commitment to these simple changes.

We’d love to hear about the sustainable changes you’ve made in your day-to-day routine! Tag us on your social media posts so we can hear about the impact your making.