In 1987, the United Nations Bruntland Commission defined sustainability as “Meeting the needs of the current generation without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their needs.”If the world’s ever-growing population is to spend years peacefully and happily with the next generation, it must adopt a sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle.
It is simple to create a WhatsApp status about saving the environment, but actions speak louder than words. Sustainable living can become your personal philosophy; simply follow these simple steps to adopt a sustainable lifestyle.
- Save Energy –
- It is simple to remember to turn off the fan and lights when you leave a room, but most people are too distracted or distracted to do so. It will take a few attempts to return to the room, but each time you do, you are an unsung hero.
- Switch to clean energy sources such as solar power, which does not pollute the environment and is also renewable.
- LED bulbs are 80% more efficient than fluorescent bulbs and do not contain any toxic elements. Switching to their usage results in long-term energy and financial savings. Only 5% of the heat produced by LED bulbs is wasted; the rest is converted into light.
- Adopting the 5Rs mentality-
- Refuse- As a responsible citizen, you must refuse to use any substance that harms the environment. If this sounds too complicated, start by refusing plastic bags at the grocery store.
- Reuse- There is no harm in reusing items that have not yet worn out. This could be anything from shoes to clothing to gift wrapping paper.
- Reduce- Reduce and limit your use of things. It could be as simple as turning off the water when brushing your teeth to save water.
- Recycle- When newspapers, plastic, metal, glass, and fabrics are recycled, they can be converted and remanufactured into something new.
- Repurpose- Finding a new use for something, such as using sweet boxes received during celebrations for storage or glass bottles for decoration.
- Transportation tricks-
- Purchase an electric car, which emits no emissions and thus reduces your carbon footprint.
- Take public transportation, carpool, or split a cab fare. Not only will you save the environment, but you will also save yourself from the boredom of driving alone or going alone; interesting conversations can be brewed on the road.
- Use CNG for your car because it is cleaner, smoke-free, and reduces pollution by emitting fewer gases into the atmosphere.
- Responsible Shopper-
- Carrying your own cloth or paper bags every time you go shopping.
- Carrying a metal bottle rather than purchasing packaged drinking water.
- Books are a great example of being at ease with the idea of purchasing second-hand, pre-loved goods.
- Choosing a bamboo toothbrush over a plastic toothbrush has a much smaller environmental impact.
- Ditch the fast fashion trend and invest in classics that will always be in style by purchasing brands that sell long-lasting apparel and accessories. Support an ethical fashion brand that gives back to society and cares about the environment.
- Mindful food consumer-
- It is difficult to give up a non-vegetarian diet if you have enjoyed it since you were a child, but becoming a vegetarian or vegan could be a wonderful gift to Mother Nature because the emissions are lower, which is beneficial to climate change.
- Avoid food waste at all costs; cook and eat only what you know you will consume. If food waste occurs, compost it and feed it to the soil.
- Consume organic and locally produced foods. Learn about the history of the food you eat.
Living sustainably is not difficult; it allows you to live a more rich and more purposeful life. Knowing that you are looking at the big picture qualifies you as an environmental champion, which Mother Earth desperately needs right now.
