Spring is that magical time when the sun returns, your houseplants forgive you, and the Holy Spirit starts whispering, “Girl, it’s time.”
Time to clear out the chaos, detox your daily habits, and start living in a way that honors the Creator—not the consumer machine.
Whether you’re already composting like a crunchy Proverbs 31 woman or still Googling “What is a zero waste store?”—these 5 sustainable living habits will help you reset your routine and live with more faith, purpose, and joy.
And don’t worry—this isn’t about perfection. This is about progress, and making eco-friendly choices that align with your values, your faith, and yes, your style (because girl, God didn’t give you that flair for fashion to waste it on fast fashion).
1. Clean Your Space Without Polluting the Planet
Let’s talk spring cleaning—because your home deserves better than synthetic lemon-scented regret in a bottle. Most cleaning products today are a chemical soup that contribute to indoor air pollution, water contamination, and yes, rising sea levels from the carbon footprint of manufacturing and packaging.
- DIY cleaners using vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils.
- Reusable cloths instead of paper towels (old T-shirts, anyone?).
- Refill your soaps and sprays from a zero-waste store or local refill station.
✨ Pro tip: Buy (or DIY) glass spray bottles to elevate your aesthetic. Refill them like a boss and avoid single-use plastics.
🕊 Faith Moment:
Genesis 2:15 reminds us that we’re called to tend and keep the earth. That includes our homes. Being environmentally responsible isn’t just trendy—it’s Biblical stewardship. It’s worship through the work of daily life.
2. Grow Something—Even If It’s Just a Basil Plant
You don’t need to be a full-on homesteader to embrace this one. Even a windowsill garden can reconnect you with God’s design. There’s something sacred about watching a tiny seed grow into something edible (or at least not dead).
Start Small:
- Basil, parsley, mint—all easy wins.
- Reuse cans, jars, or thrifted containers.
- Container garden on a patio? Game-changer.
Not only does this go green, but it reduces food miles, avoids plastic packaging, and keeps you from buying sad herbs in clamshells.
🐝 Bonus points: Grow flowers that support pollinators. Save the bees = save humanity. Literally.
🌿 Faith Vibe Check:
In 1 Corinthians 3:6-7, Paul talks about planting and watering, but it’s God who gives the growth. Gardening is a tangible reminder of that. You sow, wait, and trust. And maybe you get a salad at the end.3.Shop Like a Local Legend
Let’s face it: big box stores are convenient, but they’re not always kind to the planet—or to local economies. Choosing to shop local and seasonal is one of the most eco-friendly and environmentally friendly habits you can adopt this spring.
Why Local & Seasonal Wins:
- Fewer transport emissions = smaller carbon footprint = less impact on increasing sea levels.
- Food is fresher, tastes better, and hasn’t spent three weeks on a truck.
- Supports farmers and small businesses rooted in your community.
🛍 Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It):
- Hit the farmers market on Saturdays.
- Bring your own shopping bags—canvas, mesh, thrifted.
- Ask questions about how food is grown. Build a relationship with your growers.
🙏 Spiritual Layer:
Proverbs 31:16 says “she considers a field and buys it.” Translation for today? She shops with intention, values where things come from, and makes choices with eternal impact. And let’s be honest: Jesus would absolutely buy His produce from a local farmer named Eli who composts and grows figs without pesticides.
4. Detox Your Closet, Not Just Your Gut
Spring is the perfect time to do a closet audit. Because if you haven’t worn it since college, it’s not “sentimental”—it’s dead weight.
Here’s How to Make Fashion Sustainable:
- Donate what no longer fits your body or your walk with Christ.
- Build a capsule wardrobe—think versatile basics that mix and match.
- Invest in a sustainable clothing brand that aligns with your values.
- Thrift often. Trade with friends. Swap before you shop.
♻️ Fast fashion is one of the world’s biggest polluters. Every cheap shirt costs the earth something—even if it only costs you $5. Choosing ethical fashion helps curb textile waste, chemical runoff, and—you guessed it—rising sea levels.
Faith Check-In:
Matthew 6:28-30 literally tells us not to stress about clothes. The lilies aren’t stressing—and they’re fabulous. Minimalism in your closet is a reminder that your identity isn’t in your wardrobe. It’s in Christ.Plus, fewer clothes = fewer laundry loads = less water waste. And that’s a holy win.
5. Compost Like a Proverbs 31 Queen
I know. Composting sounds gross and confusing. But it’s actually easy, empowering, and planet-saving. It keeps food waste out of landfills (where it creates methane—a greenhouse gas even worse than CO2).
Getting Started:
- Indoor compost bin under the sink? Yes, queen.
- Outdoor tumbler or pile in the yard? Even better.
- No yard? Look for a local compost drop-off or community garden.
🥕 Toss in veggie scraps, coffee grounds, paper, eggshells. Keep out meat, dairy, and that emotional baggage you’re still working through.
Faith Application:
Composting is holy. Seriously. It’s resurrection in action. From death (waste) comes new life (fertile soil). God wastes nothing, and neither should we.
Romans 8:21 says creation itself is waiting to be liberated. Your compost bin is one tiny act of that liberation.’
Faithful, Not Flawless
You don’t have to be perfect. You don’t need to throw out all your stuff and start a homestead tomorrow. Living sustainably is about taking the next right step. It’s choosing to walk in stewardship, not shame.
🌎 It’s ditching the plastic wrap.
🌿 It’s pausing before you purchase.
♻️ It’s asking, “What does love for creation look like in this moment?”
And as Christian women, we’re uniquely called to this. We know that all of creation sings God’s praise. That includes your compost bin, your beeswax wrap, and your mason jar full of iced herbal tea.
This spring, you don’t need a total lifestyle overhaul—you need a faithful, joyful heart and a few reusable swaps.
And girl? You got this.
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