Eco-friendly activities are becoming increasingly popular as people become more aware of environmental preservation and protecting the earth from damage. There are many activities we can do to make a positive impact on our environment. For example, experiencing various outdoor activities, preparing food in a more sustainable way, to involving in to environmental action.  

These activities can be fun and enjoyable to do with family, friends, or partners on weekends or holidays. They don’t have to be difficult or expensive to implement. It also guarantees a good time for everyone while also helping the earth. 

Go Biking  

Adventuring outdoors can be a great eco-friendly activity to do. It allows us to appreciate the natural beauty around us and can be also a great bonding experience with our favorite person. 

Biking is one of outdoor activities which is a great way to reduce carbon emissions, spend quality time with loved ones, and enjoy nature. Unlike driving or flying, biking does not require fossil fuel and leaves no trace of carbon emission. Biking also offers a chance to get some fresh air and exercise. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, remember to wear a helmet, bring a water bottle, and activate GPS to make sure you don’t get lost. 

Hiking  

Hiking can be a perfect activity to do with loved ones to connect with nature while also getting some exercise together. Before going on a hike, don’t forget to warm up, put away your gadgets, pack some snacks and drink water for the trip. Wear hiking boots and quick-dry outfits and be prepared to hit the trails for an environmentally friendly adventure. You may also consider bringing a trekking pole to help you navigate difficult terrain. 

Camping  

Leave your routine behind for a while and enjoy a green camping trip. It provides a wonderful experience to enjoy sitting around a campfire and have a meaningful conversation with loved ones by your side. Remember to minimize waste and leave no trace of trash. Don’t miss out on stargazing on clear nights. Playing guitar or games can also be perfect entertainment to enjoy together. 

Public Transportation Road Trip  

A road trip makes an amazing adventure, and we can try a different road trip experience by using public transportation. By taking a road trip using public transportation, we can explore new routes without increasing carbon emissions of our personal vehicle. This road trip will not only save your pocket but also the planet, while providing a fun and new experience with our loved ones. 

Preparing Healthy Food with Low Waste Packaging

While outdoors activities provide opportunities to have an adventure and enjoy nature, we also can do activities in the way we prepare and enjoy food in an eco-friendlier way. 

Cooking can be a fun activity to do together. You can prepare ingredients by choosing to shop directly from local farmers and buy some organic seasonal produce, like vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Set a garden indoors or in the yard of your home to grow vegetables, fruits, and herbs by yourself is also a great option. These ways ensure the food we consume has a much smaller carbon footprint and lower waste packaging. 

Zero-waste Picnic  

Enjoying food in an eco-friendlier way also can be done by having a picnic in a park, while enjoying the natural surrounding at the same time. It is not only saving money on restaurant bills but can also be an enjoyable activity to spend with family, friends, or a partner. Make sure the picnic leaves no waste and use reusable plates, glass, and cutlery. Store the food and drinks in reusable containers and save leftover food.  

Upcycling and DIY Project  

Thinking about what you can do with old and unused items in your home? One of the best eco-friendly ways to do it is upcycling. You can recycle broken, unused, or old items at home by upcycling them into something new and unique. It’s fun to do DIY project at home with your family to turn old T-shirts into tote bags, or plastic bottles into planters, or bottles into LED-light holders.  

Establishing a Garage Sale  

You may have many old and unused items in your home that are still in good condition. Instead of disposing of them away, you can collaborate with your family or a partner to gather and prepare those items for a garage sale. As the trend of secondhand items continues to grow as a solution to minimize waste, this activity is worth trying. It can be a way to educate people about the importance of reducing waste and preserving the environment. 

Environmental Volunteering  

Being involved in environmental actions is another great eco-friendly activity to do with family, best friend, or a partner. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved as volunteers in activities that benefit the environment.  Beach clean-up events, tree-planting events, or mangrove planting can be good activities to try. You can even volunteer with Trees4Trees during planting season as a tree planter to help the reforestation efforts.  

Gifting Trees 

Gifting gifts can be a wonderful way to express our love and affection to the people we love most. There are many eco-friendly gift options to choose from. One unique and memorable gift idea is to gift a planted tree. This shows our love not only for our loved ones but also for the planet. By gifting a tree, we also do a reliable environmental action that contributes to help improve the environment. You can gift a tree to your loved ones by planting trees with Trees4Trees.  

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