Choosing sustainable options in day-to-day life helps with reducing your environmental footprint. Fannin Tree Farm is an arborist farm that offers trees for residential and commercial properties. We have a 20-acre sales lot where you can choose your trees. Here are some tips to promote a sustainable lifestyle:
Invest in Reusable Items
Finding reusable items helps reduce waste. Dispose of old batteries safely through the Environmental Collection Center, and use rechargeable batteries whenever possible. Thrifting clothes instead of investing in fast fashion prolongs the use of the materials. Donating usable clothing items to a secondhand store prevents them from going to the landfill.
To reduce plastic waste, use a metal water bottle instead of a disposable plastic one. Shampoo bars help lower the need for plastic bottles, and biodegradable confetti for events is more environmentally friendly. Our arborist farm works to prolong the lifespan of plastic materials by reusing plastic container buckles for trees. We also provide our staff with water bottles instead of plastic ones, eliminating the waste of hundreds of bottles a month, and we use a water cooler to purify our tap water.
Use alternatives to paper products, as this helps preserve trees. This includes bringing your own reusable bags to the grocery store instead of using paper ones. Instead of paper napkins and towels, invest in cotton cloths and fabric napkins.
Preserve Electricity
Save electricity in your home by turning the lights off when not in use. During the winter, avoid turning the heat up. Wear warmer clothing, such as sweaters and thicker socks, inside the home.
Planting a windbreak around your house can help conserve energy use; windbreaks are rows of trees and shrubs that are placed perpendicularly to the wind. These reduce the amount of cold drafts entering your home by redirecting the wind, and they also control drifting snow. Planting trees also provides a habitat for local birds and other wildlife. Find appropriate tree species that are able to withstand winter conditions, and use multiple species. Eastern red cedars, bald cypress, magnolias, and hollies are beneficial for windbreaks. Deciduous trees on the south and west side of the home offer shade in the summer to further conserve energy. Fannin Tree Farm offers residential tree installation and maintenance services.
Conserve Water
Conserve water in the home by turning off the water when not in use. Turn off the water when brushing your teeth, clean plates by hand if there are only a few of them, and take shorter showers. Following neighborhood sprinkling or watering restrictions also helps conserve water. To help prevent you from overwatering your trees, we offer a watering guide. The guide provides a watering schedule for different temperatures and gallons of water per container and caliper size.
Utilize Alternate Transportation
Lowering vehicle emissions helps reduce your carbon footprint. Find alternative, eco-friendly transportation options for your commute, such as taking the bus or other public transportation options. Biking or walking is another eco-friendly option and gives you the opportunity to exercise, promoting personal as well as environmental health. Organizing a carpool to work or school reduces the number of vehicles being used.
Purchase Trees Through an Arborist Farm
A sustainable lifestyle includes making consistent eco-friendly decisions. Fannin Tree Farm offers tree transplanting services to move trees across yards or to new locations. We offer tree care and maintenance to preserve the life of damaged trees after a storm and remove diseased branches. On our website, Fannin Tree Farm offers a gallery to provide examples of our work, including before and after pictures. To learn more about our arborist farm and request a quote, complete our online form today.
