3 Tips for Talking About Sustainability

Want to know how to talk about sustainability? Without feeling preachy or garnering eye rolls? Here are my top 3 game-changers. Ready?

Tip 01: Be the example! Wear sustainability, live it daily. Reusable bags? Check. Reusable Paper Towels? Double-check. Reusable water bottle? Always (and I've used the same one for years - no need to go buy a new trendy one!) - Actions can speak louder than words. When you walk the walk people notice. Shop thrift stores, use upcycled items, buy second hand, bring your own bags, mug, straws and to go containers.

Tip 02: Gift sustainability! Share your eco-loves. It sparks conversations and spreads the green joy. What better way to speak volumes about sustainability than sharing those game changer items. You will be speaking with your dollar and providing loved ones with sustainable alternatives they will love too. Seek sustainably made giftable items, tea towels, candles, home ware like printed napkins, bags, your favorite sustainable swap! Really the ideas are endless.

Tip 03: Ask questions! Dive into their why. Understanding beliefs opens doors for kind, impactful chats. This is so important. Listening and understanding is the BEST way to make progress. If you don't take time to hear and understand their why, why will they listen to yours? I can’t stress this tip enough. Put on your best 5 year old hat and just keep asking why. Get to the root, that is where you will understand and hopefully can change some minds.

Keep talking about sustainability. Keep being the example. Keep asking hard questions and listening to the answers. We don't have to be perfect (news flash, no one is!) but we all need to be making an effort when it comes to sustainability and our planet.