How to be more sustainable in 2025

As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to embrace new routines that not only improve daily lives but also help protect the beautiful City we call home. Here are five easy actions you can begin today:

1. Stay Active with Cleaner Transportation: Walk, bike, or take public transit when feasible to reduce your carbon footprint and boost your health. Consider carpooling as another sustainable option.

2. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Recycle properly, compost when possible, and avoid single-use plastics.

3. Practice Mindfulness: Be mindful of water usage, reduce consumption, and look for ways to reuse and repurpose items in your daily life.

4. Cut Energy Waste: Turn off lights when you leave a room, unplug electronics, and opt for energy-efficient appliances to save both energy and money.

5. Support Local: Shop at local farmers’ markets and small businesses to strengthen our community and reduce the environmental impact of shipping.

Small changes add up! By including these simple practices in your routine, you’re helping create a more sustainable and thriving Sammamish for everyone.

For more sustainability tips, check out the Sustainable Sammamish Guide. Reduce your personal emissions and make a positive impact on the environment. Sammamish.us/Sustainability.