8 Ways to Go Green This St. Patty’s Day 

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 | By

In past years, St. Patrick’s Day was the perfect excuse to celebrate with friends and family, sharing the luck of the Irish with shamrocks and gold, and rocking the colour green. Here’s a way you can stay repping your favourite shade of green, while doing good for the community and your own well-being too.  

Rather than doing St. Patty’s the old fashion way, let’s bring in a new pandemic fad and “go green” together. This starts with changing our habits and adopting ways to be more environmentally friendly! Here are 8 ways to get started: 

Use your green bin 

  • Buy compostable bags.  
  • Have a smaller compost bin inside and once its full, bring it out to the green bin! This is a great method to encourage you to use it more.   
  • Here is a list from the Niagara Region of what can be disposed of in a green bin.  

Plant a garden  

  • Whether this is inside, a stand-up garden, or a small section in your backyard, choose a few vegetables, herbs, or fruit to grow on your own! 
  • Herb gardens need a lot of sunlight but can live inside year-round. 
  • Plant your fruits and vegetables early this spring to be ready for the summer.  
  • This is a great way to eat healthier and can be a fun activity to last you all summer long.  

Use reusable containers  

  • Give up the plastic bags and go reusable.  
  • Use glass containers over plastic.  
  • Bring your own bags to the grocery store or other places. 

Create clean air with houseplants  

  • Fill your house with gorgeous greenery 
  • Think you don’t have what it takes to have a green thumb? Here is a list of plants impossible to kill! (Okay not impossible, but extremely difficult!) 

Shop local  

  • Help your local businesses by shopping locally! 
  • Take a day to explore your own town to see what they have to offer.  
  • Many local businesses offer online purchasing and door step delivery. 

Avoid the disposables 

  • Rather than using one-use disposable items, switch to items that can be reused.  
  • Avoid one-use plastics like water bottles and straws.  
  • Check out this list for reusable household items.  

Laundry? Wash full loads  

  • Save on energy and water by washing a full load of laundry.  
  • Be creative with your outfit choices or plan out what to wear for the week before having to wash laundry.  
  • Wash your full load in cold water.  

Thrift it!  

  • Anyone else noticing that thrifting is the greatest thing of all time? After all, they do say that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. 
  • Check out Facebook Marketplace for some great local finds. Find a way to have a contactless pick-up. (Be sure to exercise safety measures when arranging pickups). 
  • Rather than bringing items to the dump, make a trip to your local Goodwill or Value Village. 
  • Update your furniture yourself! There are many resources online that teach you to dive into DIY projects like a professional. You can take that old dresser and make it new again! 

In order for our environment to flourish, it starts with us taking the small steps to make an impact. When our entire Brock community comes together, we can do amazing things. 

Good luck and Go Green! 

Your friendly Neighbourhood Badger