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Eco Habits on a Budget··5 min read

Beginner Sustainable Living Checklist for Renters

A no-guilt sustainable living checklist designed for renters and small-apartment dwellers. Start with five swaps, not fifty.

Hand checking off a paper checklist next to a coffee mug

If you're brand new to sustainable living, ignore the influencers with $80 reusable everything. Start here.

The first five swaps

  • A reusable water bottle you actually like
  • A tote bag stashed in every coat pocket
  • Cloth napkins (yes, even paper towels count)
  • One refill of a cleaning product instead of a new bottle
  • A library card

The renter mindset shift

You can't install solar panels, but you can choose what comes into your apartment and what doesn't. That is the whole game of a low waste lifestyle in a small space.

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