It is a popular notion that switching over to a greener lifestyle may be costly but it can be light on your wallet and the environment if you plan things correctly. The only consistent increase we can see is the amount of trash that grows day by day while the flora and fauna of earth is being depleted rapidly.
While it is not always necessary to get new products to go zero-waste, it is extremely important to take a stock of things that you already have. The ultimate goal of the zero-waste movement is to reduce the amount of things we discard so starting to assess our existing habits and articles can have a huge impact on the overall waste we generate.
Environmental awareness is a concept that refers to the understanding of how our socio-economic activities impact the environment and what are the possible steps we can take to remedy this negative impact.
Most of us have grown up in an age of abundance with little regard for the impact that our choices have on the environment. The incredible ease of shopping at a touch and increase in disposable the variety of products has led to the development of a culture that promotes excessive buying regardless of wants and needs. Read More.
Plastic has become ubiquitous in our lives and our homes, whether it be in the form of utensils or packaging, it has pervaded every aspect of our lives. The comfort and ease of using plastic is the reason for its widespread popularity and increased application in our daily lives. Being extremely cheap and easily discardable, plastics are fuelling the general waste and pollution problem that the world is struggling with. Read More...
Our daily lives are peppered with stress triggers, so much so that getting through the day might seem like a herculean task. That is where meditation comes in, it might seem tedious to set aside some time for meditation in your already busy day, but trust me it works wonders.
Your journey towards sustainability is your own so you decide how you can make an impact today! Promise yourself to try sustainable living today., it's not that hard. The planet is ours and if you wish to stay here longer then try adopting these 5 simple acts into your daily life. There is no planet like our own and we intend to preserve it just as it is.
Conscious consumerism can be as simple as buying what you need. It can start with the mindful approach of just saying no to that cute cheap dress or an extra car in the house or even over-ordering food!
This practice of deceitful advertising is known as greenwashing and since it is not a well-known term consumers place their trust in corporations to honour their environment-friendly advertising and representations inadvertently supporting the practice. But once one understands the concept it is relatively easy to spot this unethical practice and make responsible consumer choices to support eco-friendly businesses and sustainable development.