Sustainability can be a daunting concept. It can seem complex to understand or too big to grasp. It is like something that only dedicated activists can achieve.
In reality, anyone can live a Green and Sustainable life. Making sustainable choices can improve your life, your families, and helping the environment! There is no one way of being Sustainable. That is a big misconception. We like to refer to it as different shades of Green. All our lives are different, busy, and with long and short goals. We do what works best for our families and us. We need to learn how to use our resources that are reusable and not damaging the environment in the process. The impact we have on the environment today is continuous.
Making lifestyle changes at home is one of the most versatile and simple places to start. Each person can decide which issues they would like to focus. Some people lean towards sustainable food choices like eating less meat, buying sustainable seafood and palm oil, or buying food from local sources.
Others may focus on pollution by using less plastic or try to tackle carbon emissions by making their house more energy-efficient. Try to find what cause calls to you and see what you can do to help at home.
There is no right Green
only you can say how Green and Sustainable
You want to be
Many of these actions are very simple, but enormous strides could affect the overall results if everyone took small steps towards sustainability. Choices that are good for the environment are often beneficial to personal health and wellbeing as well.
Buying produce from local farmers who don’t overuse pesticides is excellent for the environment, but it’s also better for the people eating the food. Buy products from companies that are ethical and continuous of workers and resources is also being sustainable.
Another simple way to contribute is to donate to organizations that help research or promote sustainability, conserve the environment, or educate the public. Whatever topic you may be interested in, there is almost certainly an organization dedicated to it. Once again, donations don’t have to be huge to make an impact. Doing what you can when you can is enough to change the world for the better! Great places to start are groups that work on food security and sustainable agriculture, local agriculture and science groups, and community gardens.
One of the essential aspects of spurring large-scale changes is spreading the word. It is something that takes no resources and very little time. It can be as easy as someone telling their friends about sustainability or sharing the link to this article! Many social media platforms, like Facebook, have groups dedicated to sustainability and environmental topics. Utilizing these resources to learn more about sustainability, sharing posts, and telling other people what you have learned are extraordinary steps towards widespread ecological awareness.
These are just a few tips to help you get started. The main takeaway is that sustainability is for everyone. You don’t have to commit to a zero-waste vegan lifestyle or advocacy to make sustainable choices. You can do as much as you have the time, resources, and energy. As more people strive for sustainability, others will take notice and follow the example. By being mindful and educating others on how accessible sustainability is, we can inspire more people to join in. Soon, it will be the norm. As computers are to typewriters and cellphones to beepers sustainability, it will be.