Hey earth muffins! If you have been following this blog (which I hope you are!), I have faith it has helped you on your eco journey. When I started my quest towards low waste living a few years ago, I wanted to impact others to join me. While it is a proven fact that every small change makes a difference, it is important for others to still get on the green bandwagon as well. You might ask yourself this question: how do I get others to join me? Today, I want to share some easy ways to get others involved in your eco journey!
Slip your new habits/swaps into conversation.
Try talking about your eco journey with family and friends! Examples of this could be bringing up some environmental news you heard about or talking about a recent swap you made. But, it is SO important that you don’t do this in an annoying way! We all know that one person who started a new hobby, etc. and won’t stop talking about it. If you talk about your eco ideals constantly, you will be less likely to get others involved. But, it is awesome to share the word and chat about green living.
Lead by example!
If you are uncomfortable bringing up your eco journey yourself, try leading by example. Many people will notice if you start doing a certain thing (ex. using reusable bags) and might ask you about it. Then, you can easily chat about your new habits! Plus, in my three years of low waste living, I have noticed that you can impact those around you. Your choices can influence others by giving them motivation to make the change too. If you start to compost, others in your close circle might decide to start too!
Give gifts that are eco-friendly.
While you might be able to discuss some of your favorite eco products in conversation, a great way to almost “force” someone to try an eco alternative is to give them a sustainable gift. This is a sure-fire way to get others involved… And they might become a huge fan of the product too! When shopping for someone, think about a gift they would want. Then, purchase them the eco product you use or do research to find the best alternative product. After they open the gift, make a big deal about the raving reviews… And add in a small plug that it is sustainable too! This is a great way to get anyone to try an eco swap, even if they are hesitant to do so.
Share about your sustainable journey on social media!
If you want, you can totally become an eco influencer. 😃 Who knows, you might make my list of the top sustainability influencers! Even if you don’t go so far as to create a sustainability account, sharing about your eco journey on social media is an excellent way to get others involved with you. Social media (especially with a public account) is very powerful because it can reach a lot of people… So, try your hand at getting those in your network to see all the benefits of a low waste lifestyle!
Get involved in your community.
A great way to get others involved is to get involved yourself! If you are going to a climate march or river cleanup, invite your friends. Even if they aren’t into the eco movement, you might be surprised that they would be more than willing to attend with you. Once at the event, they could be inspired to join you on your eco journey! Hooray – one more earth muffin!
Overall Thoughts on Ways to Get Others Involved
There are many ways you can get those around you to join the eco movement. One of the easiest ways is to talk about what you have learned. From recommending eco products and books to sharing some easy swaps, a good conversation can go a long way. You might even be able to have a larger impact if you do these chats on social media! It is also important to lead by example too – people do take notice of things! Overall, it is important to share your eco journey with others. We want the earth muffin community to grow, right??! 🙃
Love,
Jenna ♥
I got my kids involved and they are way better than I.
These are really wonderful suggestions! I am always inspired by your posts, so know that they do make a difference <3
I did a presentation last month on this topic, so I finally looked into what social science research has learned about strategies that really make a difference–and found that I was on the right track with what I’d learned from experience! And so are you–all your tips are things that tend to be effective. Here’s my summary of strategies with a link to more details.
Love this! Thank you for sharing your experience – glad these tips are helpful!
Jenna ♥