Sustainable Lifestyles
Sustainable Lifestyles
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing
Sustainable Lifestyles are considered as ways of living, social behavior and choices that minimize environmental degradation (use of natural resources, CO2 emissions, waste and pollution) while supporting equitable socio-economic development and better quality of life for all.
They involve a number of daily actions and happenings in our lives, so many that we need to be constantly reminded of them. The GPS Foundation is considering it as its main function to do this and support its data with widely accepted findings or scientific statements.
Source; marine stewardship – MSC.org
Sustainable Lifestyles
How to eat more sustainably
- Be more mindful about how your seafood is caught.
- Drink tap water/avoid single-use water bottles.
- Reduce your consumption of meat.
- Choose conscious consumption of other animal-based products.
- Cook more at home to reduce food waste.
How to shop more sustainably
- Bring reusable bags to the store/reduce the amount of plastic while shopping.
- Look for and purchase certified sustainable products.
- Buy less, consume less, throw away less.
- Shop seasonally and regionally, when possible
- Make the switch to eco-friendly personal hygiene and beauty products.
- Focus on “slow” fashion options (long lasting items)
- Prioritize alternative methods of consumption.
How to live and travel more sustainably
- Don’t forget about your digital carbon footprint
- Grow your own vegetables and fruits
- Swap out your single-use items at home
- Bring a reusable mug
- Invest in reusable straws or drink directly from the glass
- Upcycling (make something new from your old clothes)
- Reduce your smoking
- Use more public transportation
- Reduce the amount you fly
Did you know that
On a Global scale 25% of the greenhouse gas emissions is embodied in household purchase and 26% of households land use.
(source; en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_living)
Imagine
Imagine all the carbon footprint damage we can turn into non pollution activities if we are successful negotiating peace in just one warfare scenario.
