Life under water: Avoid using plastic bags to keep the oceans clean. Life on the land: Plant trees to help protect the environment. Responsible use and production: Recycle items such as paper, plastic, glass and aluminium.These are some of the examples of sustainable living.Stop using plastics. ...Reducing the use of energy in the home and the use of renewable energy. ...Find creative ways to reuse everything. ...Cooking food on your own and eating locally. ...Save water. ...Rely less on your car, drive green.