The modern mind mistakenly believes that progress is apart from nature. We are composed of the earth and what harm we bring upon it, we bring it upon ourselves. It is time to rethink and reconnect. Rethink our actions and reconnect with nature.
Do you all agree that we live in a world that is obsessed with materialism? In our world possessions are used as a yardstick for success and happiness is defined through acquiring, acquiring and more acquiring with little consideration to other beings on this planet. Humans can be so environmentally insensitive, isn't it?
The power of technology and science has enabled man to exploit the use of environment for selfish and indiscriminate use. It is making the world increasingly unsustainable that now we have to panic for the future of our children.
With a rapidly growing population of humans on earth there is an increasing need for more resources in this world. We are depleting resources faster than we can renew. It is like we are living on an ecological credit card. Forests are shrinking, soils are eroding, ground water is depleting, grasslands turning into desert, greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change, glaciers are melting, air pollution to an extent where in some cities people have to pay to catch a breath of fresh air. Fresh air for sale is no longer a joke.
Man-made oceanic dead zones are increasing and have doubled since 1960. Oceanic dead zones are areas of ocean that are so polluted that they have so little oxygen that any marine life can suffocate and die there. Ladies and gentlemen, we may think that the government may take care of it or big investment companies or for a matter of fact world organizations will tackle environmental issues.
Well, the greatest threat to earth is the belief that someone else will save it. None of us are too small to make a difference. So, how can we make a difference? The answer is sustainability. We meet our needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Although there is more to sustainability than environment, I would like to address the pressing need of having a non-toxic environment. We share this planet with other forms of life and it is our responsibility to look after this environment. The air we breathe, our rivers and oceans don't recognize boundaries or species. Sustainability is not a choice but a necessity. Start with your home environment. Rethink your space and reconnect with nature. Make an assessment whether energy and water are used efficiently.
1. Try to obtain food, furniture, and clothing from sustainable sources.
2. Avoid food wastage and use up all the food in the fridge before buying new.
3. Instead of throwing the vegetable and fruit waste in the kitchen, convert that into compost and use it to grow vegetables and herbs in your backyard. This will give you fresh and organic food and you can contribute by reducing the carbon footprint in the atmosphere.
4. Use energy efficient appliances. Turn them off when not in use
5. Replace regular light bulbs to energy saving bulbs.
6. Ditch the plastic. We all know that it is toxic to the environment. Try to carry own water bottle from home to avoid buying plastic water bottles. Carry a fold able cloth bag so that you can say no to plastic bags. Use tap water by filtering it and use it for cooking and drinking. Nearly 42 million plastic bottles are discarded per day. It is expensive and damaging the environment.
7. Regarding transportation, whenever possible use public transport as it helps to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions.
1. Try to obtain food, furniture, and clothing from sustainable sources.
2. Avoid food wastage and use up all the food in the fridge before buying new.
3. Instead of throwing the vegetable and fruit waste in the kitchen, convert that into compost and use it to grow vegetables and herbs in your backyard. This will give you fresh and organic food and you can contribute by reducing the carbon footprint in the atmosphere.
4. Use energy efficient appliances. Turn them off when not in use
5. Replace regular light bulbs to energy saving bulbs.
6. Ditch the plastic. We all know that it is toxic to the environment. Try to carry own water bottle from home to avoid buying plastic water bottles. Carry a fold able cloth bag so that you can say no to plastic bags. Use tap water by filtering it and use it for cooking and drinking. Nearly 42 million plastic bottles are discarded per day. It is expensive and damaging the environment.
7. Regarding transportation, whenever possible use public transport as it helps to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions.
The above are some examples of sustainable living. I am sure there are plenty more. I would love to hear from you, give some more examples you can think of in the comment section. Lastly, educate people around you and your children about sustainability. You can make your own Eco projects and inspire people around you. Don't expect other people to change. Be the change. Change for protecting and nurturing a healthy and clean environment not only for us but for our future generations. Make your own pledge to ensure a sustainable future for all.
Think about what I said. Rethink and reconnect with nature.
Wishing you all happiness, prosperity and a healthy environment in 2020!
Love
Fizz
