​@vgayraud I wish this was possible for us -- but at the very least would love to get a bike.

I live in the UK so I’m fortunate to be surrounded by lots of lovely greenery all the time. I have a garden that is my sanctuary, and I have purposefully left areas of it wild to encourage biodiversity. It’s working as I’m pretty sure we now have a hedgehog living under the decking.

I have always been environmentally minded. I recycle whatever I can, I’ve had solar panels installed on my house, I drive an electric car, I eat a plant-based diet and I’m working hard on reducing my need to buy “stuff” but have some way to go on that. My inner 10-year-old environmental activist would be pleased, but also horrified that I have a car at all, that I have children (I was very concerned about over-population) and that I occasionally fly to my holiday destinations. I have to remind myself that the world doesn’t need a handful of perfect zero-waste environmentalists, it needs millions of us doing our bit and doing our best.

My way to connect with nature depends on the season: Backcountry skiing during winter and mountain biking during summer! Otherwise, juste walking by the sea or in the forest as often as possible. It brings peace of mind 

As for sustainable habits, in my humble opinion, it begins with the question ‘’Do i really need it?’’ before buying something. Turns out that most of the time, i don’t ! It ends up being better for the budget and the Earth. Two birds one stone.

My friends and I often go for evening walks in the park to connect with nature. As part of my contribution to the environment, I make it a point to buy only items that are easily recyclable.

I live in a wooded area, so I love spending time in my backyard - especially in the summer months! Nothing more relaxing to me than watering my plants and listening to the symphony of birds in the trees around me. 

My family tries our best to purchase items that can be recycled and/or repurposed - for example, we love repurposing kraft packing paper as weed-block in our garden!

I always bring my reusable tumbler with me—got it from Qualtrics! It’s become a daily habit and helps me cut down on single-use plastics. Small step, big impact.

I LOVE spending time out doors! Whether it's biking with friends and family, skiing in the Alps , land sailing on the beach , visiting the tulips or taking the dog for long walks as long as it's outside sign me up!    

walking and biking in the beautiful nature parks.

I cherish the serenity of my evening walks, enveloped by trees and a gentle breeze that brings a sense of calm. Occasionally, I also engage in adventure activities in my pursuit of discovering nature’s hidden wonders.

Over time, I’ve made a conscious effort to avoid using paper napkins, consistently carrying a handkerchief with me wherever I go.

 How do you connect with the environment in your everyday life?

I try to walk as much as possible, be out in the fresh air . And for weekends also escape in some place where there is less pollution and more green . 

What sustainable habits have become part of your routine?

Agian walking is a good practice . I also try with kids to recycle as much as possible every day . We also use less water when brushing teeth or showering. 

This post is a good reminder of stopping and thinking about nature and also how to preserve it for the future generations! 

My son and I go for a walk in the park every day. He loves running on the grass, watching butterflies, and spotting birds. I truly believe that being outdoors—especially in nature—stimulates children and broadens their ability to learn and explore new things.

I also try to live more sustainably. I prefer using utensils made of glass, steel, or aluminum—never plastic. I always carry a jute bag for shopping to avoid unnecessary plastic waste. At home, I have a gallery full of flower pots, and I use vegetable and fruit peels, along with strained tea leaves, as natural manure.

Great tips on how we can all take small steps to be more environmentally conscious!

 How do you connect with the environment in your everyday life?

I try to walk as much as possible, be out in the fresh air . And for weekends also escape in some place where there is less pollution and more green . 

 

What sustainable habits have become part of your routine?

Agian walking is a good practice . I also try with kids to recycle as much as possible every day . We also use less water when brushing teeth or showering. 

 

This post is a good reminder of stopping and thinking about nature and also how to preserve it for the future generations! 

I also enjoy walking, it’s my preferred method of transportation and why I’m such a fan of walkable cities! 

We have backyard chickens, they eat all of our kitchen scraps and turn it into beautiful compost that we then use in our garden.

I try to connect with nature by going on walks with my dog and spending time outside - even if it’s just doing yard work, it’s still fresh air! I also enjoy coloring or doing Sudoku on my balcony, and when the weather’s nice, paddleboarding is my favorite - I’m hoping to try it with my dog this summer! 

As for sustainable habits, I always carry a reusable water bottle with me. It’s a small habit, but it adds up over time.

I love spending time outdoors and try to get a 2.5km+ walk in at lunch each workday. I am looking forward to summer when I my family and I will be at the beach as often as possible.  

Our sustainable habits include regular composting and recycling, planting a vegetable garden in the summer, turning off lights when not in use, and using reusable mugs, water bottles, bags, etc.

A couple of people here have mentioned composting, which I’d like to start getting into...

I love getting out in nature, especially hiking and camping in the US National Parks. This picture is from Glacier NP in Montana, which is my favorite national park. I went there a few years ago on a weeklong camping trip where we ended up doing about 60 miles of hikes over the week. It was incredible! We try to do at least one big hiking trip each summer/fall. Last year we went to the Colorado Rockies; this year we’re going to Banff and Jasper in Alberta, Canada.

Sustainability is very important to me too; my partner and I do own one car, but we don’t use it much; I take a shuttle bus to get to work and generally walk or bike into town for errands and such. The biggest and most exciting recent move we’ve made for sustainability is getting rid of oil for heating our house, and replacing it with a geothermal heat pump. So instead of heating our house by burning dead dinosaurs, we heat (and cool!) the house using a heat exchange powered by heat from the center of the earth!

I connect with nature by taking early morning walks in my local park—it’s my daily reset and a reminder to slow down.

I’ve made small but impactful changes like carrying a reusable water bottle, avoiding single-use plastics.

What a fantastic topic this month!  I love to garden--we have so many plants both inside and outside of our house that I lose track sometimes.  Outside we have a vegetable garden where we are growing onions, celery, arugula, eggplant, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, mustard greens, and lots of different herbs and native wildflowers (to attract the pollinators).  We aren’t certified organic, but we only grow organic plants and we avoid pesticides and herbicides.  Alongside our garden are lots of fruit bushes and trees.  We also have 8 chickens and 3 ducks that patrol the back yard.  
Inside we grow mostly flowers and carnivorous plants.  
A couple things we’re doing to try and reduce our environmental impact are cutting back on meat and plastic.  We converted to glass storage containers, wooden cutting boards, and stainless steel, wooden, or silicone utensils.  We try to plan multiple vegetarian meals each week and we gave up chicken entirely (because we raise them and can’t imagine eating them).  Oh, and we have cut back on paper towels and napkins by using washable cloth towels and napkins instead.  
I still want to do more, but little steps definitely make it easier to commit to the changes and stick to them long term!
Here are a few of our free range cochins hanging out in the shade!

I’ve started carrying a reusable bottle and cloth bag everywhere—small changes that help me reduce waste in daily life.

How do you connect with the environment in your everyday life?
In my everyday life, I do several things to stay connected with nature. First of all, I expose my body to sunlight for at least 15 minutes a day. I love connecting with the sun—it gives me energy and helps me get vitamin D. After lunch, I usually take a walk in the garden to enjoy the fresh air and be around plants. These are daily habits for me. On weekends, I try to go hiking in the forest with friends, visit rivers, or spend time with animals. I really love being in natural environments—it makes me feel alive.

What sustainable habits have become part of your routine?
At home, I recycle and separate waste into different categories: organic, general waste, and recyclables. I also try to save water—for example, when I take a shower, I collect the cold water while waiting for it to heat up, and I use it later for other purposes. 

To save energy, I make sure to turn off lights and unplug devices when I’m not using them. I also try to avoid buying processed or industrially produced foods, especially industrial meat, because they are harmful to both the environment and our health. I prefer to eat organic food and buy from local farmers whenever possible. I also try to reuse clothes and reduce unnecessary consumption overall.

I love getting out in nature, especially hiking and camping in the US National Parks. This picture is from Glacier NP in Montana, which is my favorite national park. I went there a few years ago on a weeklong camping trip where we ended up doing about 60 miles of hikes over the week. It was incredible! We try to do at least one big hiking trip each summer/fall. Last year we went to the Colorado Rockies; this year we’re going to Banff and Jasper in Alberta, Canada.

 

Sustainability is very important to me too; my partner and I do own one car, but we don’t use it much; I take a shuttle bus to get to work and generally walk or bike into town for errands and such. The biggest and most exciting recent move we’ve made for sustainability is getting rid of oil for heating our house, and replacing it with a geothermal heat pump. So instead of heating our house by burning dead dinosaurs, we heat (and cool!) the house using a heat exchange powered by heat from the center of the earth!

Awesome pic!

What a fantastic topic this month!  I love to garden--we have so many plants both inside and outside of our house that I lose track sometimes.  Outside we have a vegetable garden where we are growing onions, celery, arugula, eggplant, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, mustard greens, and lots of different herbs and native wildflowers (to attract the pollinators).  We aren’t certified organic, but we only grow organic plants and we avoid pesticides and herbicides.  Alongside our garden are lots of fruit bushes and trees.  We also have 8 chickens and 3 ducks that patrol the back yard.  
Inside we grow mostly flowers and carnivorous plants.  
A couple things we’re doing to try and reduce our environmental impact are cutting back on meat and plastic.  We converted to glass storage containers, wooden cutting boards, and stainless steel, wooden, or silicone utensils.  We try to plan multiple vegetarian meals each week and we gave up chicken entirely (because we raise them and can’t imagine eating them).  Oh, and we have cut back on paper towels and napkins by using washable cloth towels and napkins instead.  
I still want to do more, but little steps definitely make it easier to commit to the changes and stick to them long term!
Here are a few of our free range cochins hanging out in the shade!

 

It’s great to see so many Community members growing their own vegetables and taking up gardening!

All great tips to live a healthier lifestyle and be environmentally conscious!