10 Biggest Ways Humans Are Wasteful On A Daily Basis

You may be wasting more than you think! Like throwing away your boxes without checking for Box Tops! Each one is worth 10 cents for your child’s school!

1. Doing laundry like a rich person.

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Jeans are wayyyy more comfortable on the 20th wear anyway. Duh.

2. Leaving all the lights on, even if you're not afraid of the dark.

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Most of us turn the lights on in a room out of habit, even if we don't need them. Try opening your curtains first and adjusting to a new room before turning on every lamp in the house.

3. Keeping the TV on for the dog.

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Yeah yeah, Fido gets a little lonely when you go to work. Thing is, he probably isn't actually watching that TV. Make sure to leave the curtains open so he can watch IRL "Squirrel TV" instead!

4. Getting receipts for every single cup of coffee you've ever had.

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Cashiers love to shower you with receipts you don't need. Ask them if there's an "email receipt" option first!

5. Turning your shower on early for no reason.

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Your shower doesn't need to "warm up" for 10 minutes. A minute or two will do just fine!

6. Cooking with every appliance imaginable.

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Coffee maker, juicer, electric dicer, toaster, big blender, small blender, yadda yadda. You're addicted to cooking, and you have every gadget in the book. Try to save energy and space by buying "all-in-one" items!

7. Leaving the AC on with the windows open... and the fan... and the central air...

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Most window units require the window to be shut in order for it to stay, but that doesn't mean you should open all the other windows in the room. Try to use either fresh air OR air conditioning; it'll feel a lot better and won't waste electricity.

8. Driving everywhere. Literally.

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You really don't HAVE to drive to your next-door neighbor's house, you can walk! It's good for you and for the environment.

9. Falling asleep with your laptop plugged in.

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Leaving your laptop plugged in is bad for your computer AND wastes electricity!

10. Always ordering your coffee in a paper cup.

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It's a huge waste of paper, and you can get your morning coffee for cheaper at most coffee shops if you bring your own reusable mug.

Throwing away Box Tops is like throwing away money for your child’s school.

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Make sure you look for those Box Tops on-pack. Save them and send them in to school!