4 Surprisingly Easy Ways to Celebrate Earth Day (and Help the Planet All Year Long)
Hey Credo Family,
It’s Earth Week! 🌎✨ While we love a good community cleanup or a tree-planting party, let’s be real—saving the planet doesn’t always have to mean strapping on gardening gloves or picking up trash in the rain. Sometimes, the most powerful change starts with the small, everyday choices we make.
So whether you’re going full eco-warrior or just trying to be a little more mindful, here are four ridiculously easy ways to show the planet some love this week (and all year long):
1. 🌿 Thrift More, Waste Less
We love a good vintage find—not just because it’s easy on the wallet and fun to hunt down, but because it’s seriously good for the Earth. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, buying secondhand clothing can reduce carbon emissions by up to 82% compared to buying new. That’s not just a small win—that’s a closet-level revolution.
Plus, let’s be honest: thrifted jackets and funky retro sweatshirts just look cooler. Vintage is in. Waste is out. So hit your local thrift shop, swap with a friend, or check out online resale platforms. Your style and the planet will thank you.
2. 💧 Dishwashers for the Win
Here’s a fun fact we didn’t expect to love so much: using a dishwasher is actually way better for the environment than handwashing your dishes (especially if you’re letting the tap run).
A running faucet can burn through up to 27 gallons of water. Meanwhile, an Energy Star-certified dishwasher uses only about 3–4 gallons per cycle. That’s like going from a firehose to a sipping straw. Press a button, save a bucketload of water. Simple as that.
So let go of the guilt, load that dishwasher, and let it do its thing. Eco-points earned.
3. 🌱 Rethink Your Snacks
Your snack plate is more powerful than you think. Seriously. Choosing plant-based options like fruit, nuts, or—yes, we’re saying it—a healthy drizzle of Credo queso isn’t just tasty. It also saves water, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and protects land resources.
Livestock-based foods take a heavy toll on the environment, but plant-based snacks? Not so much. And as a bonus, many of us feel way better after snacking plant-style (ahem… less post-snack bloat and mystery gas 😏).
So next time you’re craving something savory or satisfying, reach for something that’s both craveable and kind to the Earth.
4. 📩 Double Your Impact by Sharing with a Friend
Being eco-conscious is way more fun when you do it with people you like. Whether you’re swapping thrifted finds, challenging your partner to a dishwasher loading competition, or converting a queso-loving skeptic—sharing the Earth-love makes it stick.
So forward this post, tag a friend on social, or drop a little eco-tip in your group chat. Because change spreads when we pass it on.
Better Snacks, Better Planet
At Credo, we believe the choices we make in the kitchen, the grocery aisle, and even at the thrift store can have a ripple effect. Better snacks really can lead to a better planet—and when those snacks happen to be delicious, cheesy, and dairy-free? Even better.
Thanks for being part of a community that cares—not just about food, but about the future. You don’t have to do it all to make a difference. Start small, stay consistent, and keep the queso flowing.
With love and nachos,
Team Credo