For truly greener living, our desire for new things needs a rethink. But that doesn’t mean we have to go without. ReadyMade magazine Make those treats in thoughtful, environmentally friendly ways. ReadyMade shares five tips for living a greener lifestyle.

1. Make your own cleaning solutions, art supplies, and cosmetics; DIY your dry-cleaning

2. Convert your luxuries to solar power or incorporate other green elements

3. Repurpose everyday items into beautiful and functional creations

4. For just one week, consider what you can do without

5. Stop wasting food