6 Sustainable Living Tips for Busy People

Most of us want to live more sustainably, but finding the time (and the headspace) to make meaningful changes can feel almost impossible. In fact, a survey found that78% of UK adults are concerned about climate change, and 82% feel a personal responsibility to reduce their environmental footprint but feel too busy or overwhelmed to know where to begin. 

But luckily, sustainable living doesn’t have to mean big lifestyle shifts. Small, simple swaps woven into your everyday routine can make a huge difference, and they’re far easier to stick to than you might think. This is where we’re here to help!

In this blog, we’re sharing our best sustainable living tips that are practical and perfectly suited to real (busy) life. We also offer some of our top product recommendations for each tip, so you know exactly where to start.

1. Start With One Swap You Use Every Day

If you’re always busy and on-the- go, the simplest eco-friendly changes are the ones that slip straight into your existing routine without demanding any extra time or effort.

Something as ordinary as brushing your teeth is a perfect example - you do it twice a day without fail, so switching your plastic toothbrush for a sustainable option (like the Wild & Stone’sAdult Bamboo Toothbrush) is an easy win.

It’s these tiny, habitual swaps that quietly build up to make the biggest difference, and because you’re not overhauling your whole lifestyle, it never feels overwhelming or too much too soon. 

These feel just like a “normal” toothbrush, but it’s made from sustainably sourced bamboo, so you’re cutting down plastic waste without even trying.

2. Choose ‘Multipurpose’ Items

When you’re juggling a million things, the last thing you need is a kitchen full of single-use bits and bobs that create more mess than they solve. 

And this is why multipurpose essentials are an absolute lifesaver - not only will you have fewer things to clean, but they cut down on clutter and free up space.

Wild & Stone’sCompostable Swedish Dish Clothsare a brilliant example: they’re super absorbent, tough enough for everything from wiping surfaces to washing up, and when they eventually reach the end of their life, they can go straight into the compost. 

And with Wild & Stone’s focus on durability and good design, you never feel like you’re sacrificing style for sustainability. 

3. Make the Sustainable Option the Default in Your Home

One of the easiest ways to live more sustainably is to make the eco-friendly choice the default. This is due to the fact that when the sustainable option becomes the default, you naturally reach for it without giving it a second thought.

For example, keeping Wild & Stone’sWooden Dish Brush with Replaceable Head or theirWooden Pot Brush beside the sink means you’re far more likely to grab those instead of falling back on an old plastic scrubber. 

The same goes forreusable cloths,produce bags, orfood wraps - if they’re visible and within arm’s reach, they quickly become part of your everyday routine.

By setting your home up this way, you’re not having to “remember” to be sustainable, it simply happens as part of your routine.

4. Pack Your ‘Go-Bag’ for Sustainability When Out & About

This one’s super important, because when you’re rushing between work, the hair dressers, school runs, or weekend plans, it’s usually the moments outside the house where single-use waste sneaks in - the costa coffee lid, the plastic straw, the emergency snack bag from the shop. 

Having a little pre-made bag ready to grab on your way out honestly makes all the difference. 

Something as simple as keeping a set of ourReusable Metal Drinking Straws and a couple of their Organic Cotton Produce Bags tucked in your handbag or car boot means you’re never caught off guard. 

They weigh next to nothing, take up barely any space, and save you from that last-minute scramble where convenience wins over sustainability. 

5. Make Sustainable Choices Visible to Reinforce Habit

Out of sight, out of mind couldn’t be more true here, especially when life gets hectic. 

If your sustainable swaps are tucked away in a drawer, you’re very likely to forget about them and fall back on the easy, less eco-friendly option. But when they’re visible, they act as gentle reminders woven into your everyday routine. 

These little visual cues help new habits stick, and they also make your home feel more intentional and beautifully styled. 

6. Include the Whole Household

Sustainable living becomes so much easier (and somewhat enjoyable) when everyone in the house gets involved. 

Whether you live with family, friends, or a partner, sharing the load means you’re not the only one remembering reusable bags or reminding everyone about the compost. Simple swaps can be tailored to each person so it feels natural rather than forced. 

For example, little ones can useBaby & Child Bamboo Toothbrushes, while adults stick to theAdult Bamboo Toothbrush Pack; everyone has their own eco-friendly tool that fits seamlessly into their routine. 

You could even create a shared “eco drawer” with things likeBeeswax Wraps andDish Brushes so anyone can grab what they need. 

Over time, what starts as a simple reminder becomes second nature, reinforcing sustainable living as just the way things are done in your home.

Ready to Make Your Life More Eco-Friendly?

We hope you’ve enjoyed this post and that it’s inspired you to think about simple ways to live more sustainably, even with a busy lifestyle.

If you want to stock up your home with sustainable supplies for cleaning, washing up and storing food, take a look at oureco household products to get started.

At Wild & Stone, we source all our products sustainably, from raw materials to final delivery. Share your plastic-free swaps with us athello@wildandstone.com ortag us on Instagram #wildandstone.