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Become the Kanye West of Understanding Sustainability.

Learn what Sustainability means, and how you're essential in bringing the change.

By Stuti ShreePublished 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago 5 min read
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Become the Kanye West of Understanding Sustainability.
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Ethics that go beyond the fulfilment of the basic human need are unique to every aspect of societal development. One of such aspects is the modern society's confrontation with the challenge of depleting natural resources, intense market competition and the effects of climate change; the majority of that lot chooses to ignore and proceeds to satiate their insatiable greed of consumption. Ranging from the wardrobe overflows to eating a daily diet full of microplastics—the world has familiarized itself with terms like 'ethical shopping' and 'sustainable choices' without actually understanding any of them.

There are strong connections between good behaviour and 'sustainable behaviour' in the modern world. The environmental and economic violence will result from various current or imminent 'Tragedies of The Commons' due to an increased appropriation of unevenly dispersed and scarce resources, further complicated by competitiveness in both the social and economic spheres, especially against everyone else in the global market. The mere recognition of a topic that seems 'far-fetched' to you may become stand tall on you sooner than you could have anticipated, so bringing about change by promoting and utilizing sustainable choices at an individual and democratic level might be our only way out. Understanding Sustainability and accepting it is the best way to stop the destructive degradation of the planet.

Why Sustainability?

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Sustainability can improve life quality, helps protect our environment, and help preserve the natural resources of the future. Sustainability is a part of an organization's holistic approach that considers everything from manufacturing to logistical support to service for customers in the business world. Green and sustainable practices are beneficial to the company and can also increase the value of an environmental perspective in the long term.

No matter who we are and where we live, each of us has an obligation of morality towards each other and our future generations and all other species to protect the environment. Our actions and choices today can have a significant impact on future generations. Sustainability will ensure that we make ethical choices that provide the possibility of a healthy and safe future for everyone. If we drain our resources on Earth, the next generation will be deprived of their resources. For instance, if we overfish our oceans, we run the risk of diminishing the fish supply and reducing the food supply of every living thing within the food chain related to the fish.

What changes would sustainability bring?

Sustainable business practices can lead to an impressive reduction in energy expenses. Simple initiatives like switching to energy-efficient lighting following the production schedules will reduce long-term electricity expenses. Using wind and solar energy, in conjunction with energy-efficient equipment, helps reduce the monthly cost of utilities. The reduction in energy usage is an advantage for companies, as it assists in making them more efficient in general.

In the longer term, our society can reap the benefits of better air and water quality, fewer landfills and a rise in the use of renewable sources for energy. Sustainable practices can make a difference in the world. Focusing on sustainability will lower your carbon footprint and the number of toxic substances released into the atmosphere, making it safer if we are focused on sustainability. The world benefits and can be in cleaner, more healthy living environments.

Promoting the conservation of natural resources has a profound impact on the standards of your business and image and the employees and their families. If you consider sustainability a priority within your company, it will bring a crucial discussion to the forefront of consumer culture. The impact on society can be to a great distance. You'll be more content and satisfied when you know that you're contributing to the improvement of our world.

Does it take a lot of money or effort to go sustainable?

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Does it cost money to say NO to plastic? Does it take too much effort to keep switching off the tap while brushing? And how can a plea of buying less burn a hole in your pocket anyways? Guess not. It's the little efforts that matter. Like did you know that our emails affect the surroundings? It is true. Just one email can produce up to 10 grams of Carbon Dioxide (CO2). It is essential to unsubscribe from unwanted mailing lists and clean out your email inbox. A tidy inbox isn't only about a spotless mind; it means an improved environment as well!

Another little thing you can start with is using cold water instead of hot water while washing your hands. It may sound odd; however, using cold water in place of hot water will decrease the energy required since it won't be heated to be utilized.

You can also have a bathroom buddy (not what you're thinking) like a Compost Bin. A large portion of bathroom trash is compostable. So why not transform your trash container in the bathroom into a composting bin? The items that your body sheds are biodegradable, and therefore you can throw all hair that you wash off out of your hairbrush or shower drain in the compost bin along with any clippings from your fingernails. FOR REAL!

And if you want to do something which can have a more significant impact, start paying more attention to the overconsumption that you might practice daily. To control this, you can begin optimizing your consumption of LITERALLY EVERYTHING. There are apps and extensions which run simultaneously with the other shopping apps whenever you're browsing for products, and these apps will instantly suggest an ethically greener alternative. Be it a casual t-shirt or your favourite shade of lipstick, or even a toilet brush, there's always a conscious option for them. One of the best budding platforms is BeZen, which has been steering clear of greenwashing, educating its users about sustainability, and striving to bring a change.

And trying is all that counts, after all.

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About the Creator

Stuti Shree

Blogging about every prospective mistletoe I find.

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