More and more people are choosing a green life, but what exactly does it mean to live this way? If you have been looking for this definition, you will have seen that there is not just one, but there are many! In a few words, we could summarize ecological life as a more natural lifestyle based on sustainability, respect, and care for the environment and any way of life.

Natural and simple, or industrial and artificial? What do you choose for your day to day? Today we show you the benefits of practicing an ecological life and how to carry it out.

Let's start at the beginning: how would you describe living a green life?

In essence, it is about leading a way of life that is sustainable. In other words, our daily activities generate the least impact on the environment.

Does it seem like a complicated or impossible task to do? Not at all! Do not think that this is going to mean a radical change in your daily routines, because it is as simple as observing our actions from the moment we get up until we go to bed, to see what can be modified, and achieve that our life and that of ours is natural and environmentally responsible.

Benefits of practicing an ecological life

Do you want reasons to join this lifestyle? Here are some of its benefits:

• We protect biodiversity by ensuring the maintenance of natural habitats and not overexploiting resources.
• It is very positive for your health. For example, if you choose natural foods instead of processed ones, you are eliminating salts and sugars from your diet, and if you opt for organic cleaning products, you prevent your home from filling up with chemical residues.
• Improve your self-esteem. If you consume what you need and not because of the influence of fashion or the market, or if you recycle, you are reducing the amount of garbage you generate. Therefore, you know that you are not contributing to deteriorating the environment.

Some ideas to lead an ecological life

How many do you already practice?

• Bet on light colors for the walls and ceilings of your home. And take advantage of natural light!
• In the kitchen, ditch the paper napkins and opt for items that have more than one use, such as washcloths. You can also buy foods such as fruits, legumes, or nuts in bulk, thus reducing the use of plastic containers or containers.
• Make your own eco-friendly cleaning products.
• In the corner of the terrace or on the balcony, create your own organic garden, and you can have fresh and 100% natural food at hand.
• Don't use paper unnecessarily and choose the electronic invoice.
• Get battery saving applications for your mobile and avoid having to charge it continuously.
• Opt for Fair Trade products, from organic, local or seasonal agriculture: this way, you will reduce the use of transportation fuels and stand up to abuse on men and women, and the overexploitation of the planet.
• Choose products or services from those companies that are socially and environmentally responsible, so you will indicate to the market that you are not interested in having a relationship with businesses that exploit their workers, who employ children in their factories or that pollute the waters.
• Be careful with the waste you generate on your trips to natural environments. If there are no containers, collect your garbage and deposit it in a bin whenever possible.