Are you on vacation or enjoying more free time? Here are some sustainable practices you can adopt during the summertime to help the planet
How often do we wonder what we can do during the summer besides partying, traveling, and watching our favorite shows? Unfortunately, little of that time goes into thinking about how we can help our planet, especially our oceans. During our time in Kennebunkport, we’ve developed a deep love and respect for the ocean and our planet. That's why we are always seeking new and different ways to be more helpful to the environment, and sharing these ideas with you is important to us.
Making conscious and sustainable practices is a great way to spend your free time! It doesn’t take too long and it can be a fun way to enjoy your days while spending time out in the sun with your favorite people.
Start using reusables in your day-to-day:
If you’re committed to reducing waste at home, why not extend that habit to when you’re out and about? Carrying reusable bags is easier than you might think, and it makes a significant impact. A single tote bag can prevent countless plastic bags from polluting our oceans and harming natural treasures. Plus, creating your own tote can be a fun activity with friends and family! Speaking of totes, have you seen our limited edition anniversary tote bag? It's the perfect blend of style and sustainability!
Looking to amp up your sustainability game? Consider adding these eco-friendly essentials to your daily routine: reusable cutlery for dining out or enjoying delivery at home, fabric napkins, and durable water bottles, mugs, or tumblers. Don't forget chopsticks and biodegradable or stainless steel straws for that extra green touch. Small changes like these can make a big difference for our planet!
If you have the opportunity to gather all of these and make your own sustainable bundle, that would help you take a step towards a more conscious lifestyle towards the planet.
2. Organize a local beach clean up with friends/neighbors:
We can't say it enough—the ocean needs us now more than ever! Helping out is easier than you think. All it takes is a little effort and some good company. Grab a few friends or rally your community for a beach clean-up. No fancy gear needed, just a big heart. It all starts with one person—it could be you, or you could join someone else's cause. Every little bit helps, and together, we can make a wave of change!
All it takes is some garbage bags, gloves for safety, a good pair of shoes to walk some miles and you’re good to go! The sea will forever be grateful for your help, that’s for sure.
3. Start composting and plant new life with it:
Making compost at home is easier than you think, literally. There are lots of ways of doing it but here are 2 easy ways to do it:
If you have a garden, this one’s for you: dig a trench about 8-12 inches deep and just strat filling it with food scraps that you use from cooking daily, make sure you cover each layer with more soil as you keep filling it. When you reach the top you’ll be done and your soil will be filled with nutrients, that’s when you can plant veggies, fruits or flowers on top of it and you can enjoy not throwing away waste!
If you don’t have a garden, this one’s for you: you’ll only need a big container used specifically to make your compost and some soil. You’ll start throwing away your food waste here and cover with soil as well until you reach half of your container and mix everything with safety gloves. You’ll have a full container of rich soil ready to use on your house plants and even start an inside garden where you plant little pots of tomatoes, spinach, berries and other kinds of plants by just saving your food scraps.
4. Consume in your local Ocean Friendly certified restaurants:
As we’ve mentioned in past posts and in our “About” section in our website, Chez Rosa was the first Ocean friendly certified restaurant in the state of Maine. That means we are committed to making a real change within our oceans and sea life, by having more conscious practices when it comes to fishing, ordering seafood and everything related to being better humans and consuming seafood in a more sustainable way.
For instance, we are committed to only buying sustainable seafood—no exceptions! We engage in fair trade with local fishermen to ensure the freshest, locally caught seafood. Plus, we actively contribute to the planet by participating in beach clean-up events with like-minded individuals. If the planet and oceans could speak, they’d be sending their heartfelt thanks!
Support other Ocean Friendly restaurants here: Ocean Friendly Restaurants (surfrider.org). 573 restaurants and counting!
Small changes can lead to significant positive impacts. In this blog post, we invite you to join us in embracing a more sustainable and conscious lifestyle. You don’t need to become an environmentalist overnight; start with small steps and gradually adopt practices that support this vital cause. Together, we can make a difference, one small change at a time. Join us on this journey towards a better, greener future.
3. Start composting and plant new life with it:
Making compost at home is easier than you think, literally. There are lots of ways of doing it but here are 2 easy ways to do it:
If you have a garden, this one’s for you: dig a trench about 8-12 inches deep and just strat filling it with food scraps that you use from cooking daily, make sure you cover each layer with more soil as you keep filling it. When you reach the top you’ll be done and your soil will be filled with nutrients, that’s when you can plant veggies, fruits or flowers on top of it and you can enjoy not throwing away waste!
If you don’t have a garden, this one’s for you: you’ll only need a big container used specifically to make your compost and some soil. You’ll start throwing away your food waste here and cover with soil as well until you reach half of your container and mix everything with safety gloves. You’ll have a full container of rich soil ready to use on your house plants and even start an inside garden where you plant little pots of tomatoes, spinach, berries and other kinds of plants by just saving your food scraps.
