With the new year in full swing, many are using this time to make new resolutions for the year. Whether your goal is to hit the gym more or to try new things – a big one that many are focusing on for 2025 is to be more sustainable.
If you’re hoping to be more sustainable this year, here are a few simple ways to incorporate sustainability into your everyday life.
Want to be eco-friendly? Go Camping!
A great way to vacation more sustainably is to go camping. Camping trips are not only great to connect with nature and explore the great outdoors, but also for the environment. When camping, you aren’t using electricity or natural gas, plus you’re typically making your own meals – avoiding takeout or fast food. A great place to find camping destinations all across the US is Thousand Trails. You can even purchase a membership for unlimited year-round camping. A great sustainable hobby for 2025!
Photo: Mt. Hood Village Campground | OR
Want to eliminate plastic? Use a reusable water bottle!
A simple (and fun) way to eliminate plastic waste is to use a reusable water bottle! There are tons of options to choose from, all of which are the perfect ‘new year’s purchase’ for you to start the year strong. A few great brands to try are Stanely, Hydro Flask, and Owala. No matter what you choose, you are already making the right decision by deciding to eliminate plastic waste!
Looking for a new home? Consider a Manufactured Home!
Manufactured homes are designed with eco-friendly features, plus are more affordable than traditional homes, with manufactured homes typically averaging nearly half the price per square foot as a site-built home. The factory construction process of manufactured homes produces less waste than traditional construction, and the factory setting ensures these homes are responsible for fewer carbon dioxide emissions than on-site construction. Manufactured homes can be found all over the US, ranging from places in the Midwest to Arizona and Florida. If you’re looking to purchase or rent a manufactured home this year, MyMHCommunity is an amazing place to begin your search!
Photo: Colony Cove Manufactured Home Community | Ellenton, FL
Want to save electricity? Unplug your devices!
An easy (yet effective) way to save electricity in 2025 is to simply unplug your devices when you’re not home. It can be as easy as blocking off 2 minutes every morning to unplug these things before you head out for the day. Not only is this good for the environment, but it’s also better for your devices. A win-win!
Want to travel sustainably? Stay in a Tiny House Container Village!
For those who love to travel, but are hoping to do it in a more sustainable way, you will love a vacation to a tiny house container village! These tiny houses are built by recycled SI Container Builds and are the perfect alternative to a traditional hotel stay. The Yukon Trails Tiny House Container Village is a great summer destination, located just 10 minutes from the action of the Wisconsin Dells in Lyndon Station, WI. A must try for sustainable travel!
Photo: Yukon Trails Tiny House Container Village | WI
What ways are you going to be sustainable in 2025?
