Listen, I get it. You want to be an eco-warrior, but you also want to binge-watch your favorite show while ordering takeout. Saving the planet sounds exhausting, and let’s be real—who has time for a full-on sustainability overhaul?
The good news? You don’t need to weave your own clothes out of hemp or make DIY deodorant from tree bark (unless that’s your thing—in which case, respect ✊). You can be sustainable and lazy. Here’s how:
1. Swap It, Don’t Stop It
You don’t have to change your entire lifestyle; just swap out some everyday items for reusable ones. Instead of hoarding a mountain of paper towels like it’s 2020, get some Reusable Paper Towels (you saw this coming, right?). Same deal with reusable grocery bags, water bottles, and coffee cups—tiny changes, big impact.
2. Be a Passive Energy Saver
Turning off lights and unplugging appliances takes effort (kind of). Instead, switch to LED bulbs, use smart power strips, and adjust your thermostat by like...a degree. If you do nothing else, just wash your clothes in cold water. Seriously, it saves energy and keeps your clothes looking fresh. Lazy girl win.
3. Eat (Slightly) Smarter
No one’s saying you have to go full vegan (unless you want to), but maybe try a Meatless Monday? Or at least stop treating your fridge like a black hole where vegetables go to die. Buy what you’ll actually eat, store it properly, and freeze leftovers before they become a science experiment.
4. Shop Like a Procrastinator
Impulse shopping is fun, but sustainable shopping is smarter. Before you buy something new, ask yourself: Do I really need this? If yes, can you thrift it instead? If not, add it to your cart and wait 24 hours. If you still want it, go for it. If you forgot about it? Congrats, you just saved money and the planet.
5. Be a Recycling Minimalist
Recycling is cool, but it’s also confusing. (Why does my yogurt container need a PhD to be recycled?!) Stick to the basics: paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, and clean plastic (aka, rinse that peanut butter jar first). When in doubt, Google your local recycling rules so you don’t accidentally wish-cycle (aka throw random stuff in the bin and hope for the best).
6. Ditch the Plastic (When You Can)
No one expects you to banish plastic from your life entirely, but small changes help. Use a reusable sponge instead of those stinky yellow ones. Grab a metal straw and toss it in your bag. Refill your soap and shampoo bottles at a refillery. Boom—effortless sustainability.
7. Support Lazy Girl-Approved Brands
If you don’t want to DIY, support brands that do the sustainable work for you (hint: Porter Lee’s Reusables is one of them 👀). Whether it’s eco-friendly skincare, secondhand fashion, or package-free snacks, put your dollars toward businesses making a difference.
8. Give Yourself Some Grace
No one is perfect. You’re going to forget your reusable bags sometimes. You’re going to order takeout in a mountain of plastic containers. That’s okay. Sustainable living isn’t all-or-nothing—it’s about making better choices when you can!
At the end of the day, even the laziest effort is better than none at all. So go forth, take a nap, and casually save the planet. You got this. 🌎💚💪