1. GREEN LIVING
By: Ilona Frangen

2. DEFINITION
• Green living or sustainable living means a lifestyle
that is earth-friendly or not harmful to the
environment.
• Eco-friendly most commonly refers to products
that contribute to green living or practices that
help conserve resources like water and energy.
• Eco-friendly products also prevent contributions
to air, water and land pollution. You can engage in
eco-friendly habits or practices by being more
conscious of how you use resources.

3. WHAT IT CONSISTS?
• Houses build with environmentally friendly
materials. Location is also important.
• Use of sustainable energy.
• Food: locally and organically produced. Less
meat and more vegetables.
• Chosen transportation: bicycles over cars etc.
• Saving water.
• Waste: reducing, reusing, recycling .

4. SUSTAINABILITY
Three pillars of
sustainability

5. ECO-FRIENDLY TIPS
• Proper insulation does not only keep cold air
outside, but also inside if needed.
• Change your batteries to rechargeable ones.
• Consider buying a laptop. They use 50 % less
energy compared to a desktop PC.
• Never water your lawn at midday.
• Dispose old paint, chemicals and oil properly.