More eco-friendly lifestyle in the New Year is a great idea
Here are some inspirations to help you become a more eco-friendly person:
00- Avoid Overconsumption
Overconsumption means we are using the resources much more than the capacity. We have some limited capacities such as fossil fuels which needs to get replaced by renewable energies like Sun or Wind generated energies. The sun doesn’t end, but gas or oil are limited resources and they finally finish. While the world is adopting to renewable resources, we can reduce our consumption and support the journey towards sustainability.
1- Connecting with Nature
The more we engage with nature, the stronger our desire to protect it becomes.
Gardening, hiking, or simply spending time in nature. This connection can awake a sense of responsibility to preserve the world around you.
2- Reducing Waste
1/3 of the global production goes wasted. Adopting a zero-waste (practicing low-waste) lifestyle involves minimising single-use plastics, composting, and recycling. Be mindful shoppers, choosing quality over quantity.
3- Remember the 3R of Sustainability
“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”
It’s necessary to reduce our water consumption as well. Overconsumption is linked to living unconsciously, like when we leave the tap water running while it can be closed and open again. It is connected to our love for buying more stuff as well. But this constant need for more things isn’t so great for our planet. It creates a lot of waste and uses up a ton of resources. This throwaway mindset, where we use things quickly and then throw them away, or never use them, isn’t good for the environment. There is nowhere that “away”, where we could throw something and get totally rid of them. So we better reduce our trash volume and recycle as much as possible. By being more mindful of what we buy and choosing sustainable options, such as compostable materials, we can make a positive change and be kinder to our planet and future generations.
Reuse culture and sharing economy(collaborative consumption: use or rent items rather than owning them) helps to stop overconsumption and reduce trash.
Recycling and up-cycling (Create new things from old items) are like giving our stuff a second life.
4- Adapting to Green Technologies
Install a solar roof to generate energy, or keep aside saving to purchase later. Use green technologies and support green project when there is the option.
4- Adapting to Green Technologies
Install a solar roof to generate energy, or keep aside saving to purchase later. Use green technologies and support green project when there is the option.
5-Educational Growth
Join green communities, subscribe to eco-friendly newsletters ( Signup to our newsletter ). We have a sustainability calendar and we raise awareness about different eco-friendly lifestyle practices such as “Plastic-free July”, “Organic September”, “Zero Waste October” or “Vegan January (Veganuary) which we join the green movement to make bigger waves of green impact. Keep reading such articles and feed your mind.
7- Healthier Lifestyle Choices
Many eco-friendly practices help to align with healthier lifestyle choices. Locally sourced, organic (Bio) food and reducing processed food not only supports personal well-being but also sustainable agriculture and planet. Avoid GMO and pesticides by choosing bio/organic.
A nutritious diet and toxin-free living can lead to improved physical and mental health. Increase plant-based and reduce animal-based food to protect your health.
8- Green Cost Saving
Reducing energy consumption such as changing your cooker from gas to electric or light bulbs to more economy types lead to cost saving are mindful for your wallet as well as. Imagine you could warmup the water for heater by electric energy of the solar panel you installed on roof.
9- Setting Goals
Set eco-friendly goals for yourself. Joining our sustainability calendar can be a good idea to adopt a new lifestyle during specific time while feeding your mind and get motivated. Having clear objectives can help you too.
10- Motivational Reminder
Individuals build the society. While individual actions may seem small, the collective impact of millions of people making eco-friendly choices, will do the job.
Understanding the impact of human activities can motivate to make positive changes. Educate yourself about the environmental issues and challenges the world is facing, such as deforestation, climate change, and pollution.
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