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Latest Newsletter: 🌳 Does going green make you more attractive?
“The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.”
—Gaylord Nelson
In today's issue, we'll take a look at:
The scientific study proving green habits make you more desirable
How to fly sustainably and reduce your carbon footprint
Eco-friendly arch support to improve your walks and hikes
Tips for complying with often complicated recycling rules
Did you know?
___ has the best recycling rate in the world followed by Austria, South Korea, and Wales.
Scroll to the bottom to find the answer.
Do Your Sustainable Habits Make You More Attractive?
Does helping the planet make you more desirable? Apparently, it does! According to a new scientific study, caring about the environment can make you more attractive to potential romantic partners.
Researchers studied 464 people and confirmed that they were attracted to partners that displayed pro-environmental behaviors and that they also displayed pro-environmental behaviors more in the presence of a potential match.
These researchers had previously done a study that found similar findings with altruistic behaviors; people are attracted to those who exhibit altruistic behaviors, and are also more likely to exhibit altruistic behaviors in the presence of a possible match. However, did these matches perform “greenwashing?” Scientists say it’s possible that people would pretend to have green habits to seem like a better match - so unfortunately that means you’ll need to check on your date’s eco-friendly promises the same way you would a business!
However, the findings show that, overall, people want environmentally conscious partners. Researchers want to conduct another study looking more closely at how actual pro-environmental habits (and not just possible greenwashing) affect relationships.
A Guide to Sustainable Flying
Although flying isn’t an extremely eco-friendly mode of transportation, sometimes it can’t be avoided. Of course if you can, consider looking at other transport options first: traveling by train, bus, or even car is better for the environment than flying. Turning an in person meeting into a Zoom meeting (and eliminating the need to fly) can also help the environment. But if you need to fly, here are some ways you can get to your destination as sustainably as possible:
Fly Economy. If you’re used to first class, it might be painful to go back to economy, but it’s the most eco-friendly way to fly. Business and first class seats take up a lot more room than economy, making your flight less sustainable.
Fly Budget. Budget airlines usually don’t have business or first class, and seats in general are smaller. This means more people per flight, so you’ll be contributing towards less emissions.
Fly Green. If you’re able, book with a company that uses biofuel, including United, Alaska, Qantas, and SAS. Some airlines even allow you to book a block of biofuel alongside your ticket and reward you for doing so.
Fly Private. Well, this one is really only for the billionaires - flying private is one of the worst ways to fly, but if the ultra rich invest in electric or hydrogen field planes, they’ll help them become more mainstream and affordable.
Although you probably can’t buy an electric plane, any small change you can make to your flying habits can help reduce your carbon footprint.
Discover the World’s Most Comfortable, Supportive, & Sustainable Insole
There’s nothing more relaxing and mood-boosting than a nature walk. Unfortunately, nothing kills those good vibes and a long walk faster than the sudden realization that your shoes aren’t going to cut it.
We set out on a mission to never end another walk early again, and we found: Fulton, aka the perfect insole.
Fulton created a new kind of arch support. They developed insoles that improve your alignment and posture with a deep heel cup for maximum stability and injury prevention, a cork base that absorbs shock and molds to your unique arch for custom support, and natural latex foam that improves overall comfort.
Fulton’s modern insoles are made with entirely natural and biodegradable materials to support not only you, but the planet.
The Canopy subscribers are eligible for free shipping and free returns on their insole purchases, so trying Fulton is completely risk-free. Check out Fulton and step up your walks here.
Thank you to our sponsors at Fulton!
Easily Comply with Complicated Recycling Rules
Recycling rules and laws in different areas can vary drastically, and some can be complex and confusing. We’ve collected some of the best tips to help you recycle easily, no matter what your local recycling center requires.
Plastic bags and wood are examples of things that aren’t curbside recyclable, but that may have programs to reuse them.
In general, anything smaller than a credit card probably shouldn’t be recycled, as it can clog the recycling machines. This includes plastic utensils, since their shape would also jam the machinery.
Cardboard, metal cans, paper, and plastic with the numbers 1 or 2 are most widely recycled, so no matter what your rules are, these should get the green light.
Speaking of plastics, those labeled 1 and 2 are always recycled, 4 and 5 might be accepted by some centers, and 3, 6, and 7 aren’t recyclable.
To-go cups aren’t usually recyclable, since there is usually a plastic or wax lining.
Styrofoam cups and containers aren’t recyclable either, unfortunately.
Pizza boxes that have grease or food residue shouldn’t be recycled, but they can be composted.
Hopefully these tips help you easily decide what can or can’t go in the recycling bin. The more we sort our recycling, the less time and energy is spent later on at recycling centers, meaning your small habit can make a big change.
Did You Know?
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