7 Eco-Friendly Habits That Aren’t
so Green Going green isn’t as easy as it may seem. While some things may look better for the environment, they may have a footprint of their own. Habit: Buying organic Problem: Depending on how the food is grown and transported, it may not be as green and could possibly be exposed to exhaust fumes. Habit: Going vegetarian Problem: The demand for “superfoods” is resulting in the destruction of the Amazon for farms. Habit: Recycling plastic without research Problem: Some plastic can
be contaminated and
can’t be recycled. Habit: Leftovers vs.
single servings Problem: If you don’t use
all your food, it leads to
food waste. Habit: Biodegradable
poop bags Problem: If biodegradable plastics decompose in landfills, they may produce methane. Habit: Having a hybrid car Problem: They require more energy and emit more greenhouse gases during production than conventional cars. Habit: Using tote bags Problem: They require more resources to make than plastic bags but are not reused as much as they should be, limiting their environmental impact.