Individual actions drive sustainability
Sustainability is not just a buzzword! We have delved into a lifestyle that not just harms us, but the planet too. The impact of every action matters, especially now, due to the harm caused to the ecosystem at large. Human innovations and creativity have shown time and again that we have the capacity to solve complex problems and resources to address the problem. From carbon capture technology to geoengineering from sustainable materials to circular economies, the possibilities for addressing the problems are endless. The power of collective action can gain momentum in the years to come by working together and taking meaningful action. We can build a more sustainable future for ourselves and generations to come.
We, humans, generate a lot of waste which now affects the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land on which we live. As responsible citizens, we all need to implement a sustainable lifestyle by making healthier choices for the planet. It means striving toward waste reduction, prioritizing reusability or renewable resources, and minimizing consumption.
How to live a more sustainably
Lifestyle involves rejecting waste caused by packaging materials, reducing the amount of waste produced, and reusing items and materials. Volunteering simplicity, low materialism, environmental orientation, and consumer independence as relevant predictors of pre-cycling.
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Don't forget about your digital carbon footprint.
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Use less water.
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Start a compost bin.
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Purchase eco-friendly goods.
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Create less food waste.
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Support local shops to prevent shipping.
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Monitor your energy usage.
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Grow your own vegetables and fruits.
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Swap out your single-use items at home.
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Bring a reusable mug/bag.
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Invest in reusable straws or drink directly from the glass.
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Upcycling and preventing waste before it accrues.
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Buying unpacked goods
Some basic items you will need to live sustainably at home:
Reusable bottles: Instead of plastic bottles we can start using glass bottles. Plastic bottles often end up in our oceans, where they take thousands of years to decompose. We are polluting the world’s oceans faster than nature can purify them, and one simple way to offset this is to avoid buying
plastic water bottles to begin with.
Reusable shopping bags: Invest in strong, reusable bags, and if you do have to use plastic bags, they
must be reused again and again and should be recycled by returning them to the store or recycling
Reusable coffee cups: Most of the materials used to make takeaway coffee cups are single-use plastic, so bring your coffee flask with you to the cafe next time you’re getting your caffeine fix.Some coffee shops even offer a discount for those who bring their own!
Subscription to a clean energy supplier: Supporting clean energy drastically reduces your carbon footprint, as it doesn’t result in the release of damaging fossil fuels. While we should always try to conserve energy at home, using clean energy is a great way to ensure that your energy has minimal negative environmental impact.
Make environmentally friendly transportation choices when possible: If you’re just heading down the street to the store and the weather’s nice, head out on foot if you can or cycle. Use public transport when possible. It’ll have a positive impact on your health, save you money, and offset pollution!
Sustainable Initiatives by RSWM
The Group is committed to giving back to nature more than what it draws from nature in all spheres of business. The sustainability strategy works around the three prime components: People connect, Processes, and Environment.
#EarthDay 2023 reminds us to #investback to build a sustainable planet.