“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
These are the wise words of our good friend the Lorax, who we’ve joined forces with (again!) for our newest collection.
We know firsthand how overwhelming the problem of climate change can feel; our planet’s future depends on us and time is of the essence. It’s easy to feel small and like your individual efforts aren’t actually going to change much in the big picture. But after reading about our old friend the Lorax we’re reminded that big change starts small, and together, we can have a big impact on this planet we all call home.
Featured: Men’s Lorax Hoodie
Inspired by the collective power each one of us holds to make a difference, we created a list of 40 small meaningful things you can do every day to show you care a whole awful lot about our planet.
- Plant trees (We’re putting this at the top of the list because each piece you buy from the tentree x Lorax Collection automatically plants 10 trees)
- Update your lights so they’re energy-efficient
- Turn off lights when you aren’t in the room
- Use timers for outdoor lights
- Use rechargeable batteries
- Turn off your electronics and appliances when you aren’t using them
- Recycle old electronics
- Get rid of junk mail
- Cancel paper bank statements and bills
- Turn down the thermostat and wear a sweater
- Don’t preheat your oven
- Chose a shower over a bath
- Shorten your shower time
- Use a shampoo bar instead of bottle shampoo
- Turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth
- Only do your laundry when your baskets are full and use cold water
- Hang dry your clothes
- Donate old clothing instead of throwing it out
- Buy second-hand products
- Buy locally made products
- Shop with brands that are environmentally conscious and working to help the planet
- Avoid plastic products whenever you can
- Use a reusable water bottle and travel mug
Featured: Women’s Lorax Truffula Hoodie
- Use environmentally friendly household cleaners
- Skip using herbicides in your garden
- Always recycle glass and aluminum
- Skip disposable cutlery
- Skip the plastic straws
- Remember your reusable shopping bag
- Eat less meat and dairy
- Buy in-season and local produce
- Eat less packaged foods
- Reduce your food waste by shopping mindfully and saving leftovers
- Put food scraps in the compost
- Skip the car and walk or bike to get where you’re going
- Take public transportation
- Clean up your neighbourhood
- Educate yourself and learn more about climate change, conservation, and the environment
- Write to your government about environmental issues in your community or country
- Encourage your family and friends to make small changes with you
While you’re checking things off this list and doing your part to be an everyday sustainable hero, we made sure this collection was also doing the planet some good. Every item is made in collaboration with ethical manufacturers that care a whole awful lot about people and the planet, and uses the most sustainable materials out there to cut down on water, waste and CO2 emissions. Plus, we’re packaging and shipping your new tentree x The Lorax pieces with the smallest possible environmental footprint, a step the Lorax would be proud of.
Speak for the trees and help reforest our planet with the tentree x The Lorax Collection.
Featured: Women’s Lorax Unless Hoodie and Men’s Lorax Unless T-Shirt
