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How Does Fast Fashion Affect The Economy? Not As Good As Many People Think

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How Does Fast Fashion Affect The Economy Not As Good As Many People Think

how does fast fashion affect the economy? not as good as many people think

table of contents

  1. what does fast fashion mean?
  2. how does fast fashion affect the economy?
  3. how fast fashion is affecting the development of producing countries
  4. what can we do to change it?
  5. summary

what does fast fashion mean?

Fast-Fashion can be referred to as a business model that quickly turns trends into clothes using very short manufacturing cycles with no regard to the environment, the people, and the society.

We have to say, there is no „fast fashion book”, and this terrible practice comes in many shapes and forms, but they all have many things in common and that’s why they are all gathered around this term.

This is done with the intent to get the freshest styles into the market that will keep customers buying more and more while tragically disposing of the clothes they do not use, clothes that usually do not last a lot of time because of their low-quality materials.

This business practice has a lot of terrible consequences theat we will talk about later, but if you want to dig deeper into this feel free to read is fast-fashion a social issue?.

how does fast fashion affect the economy?

Fast Fashion in itself is part of the economy, but to understand its true impact and meaning, we first need to define what an economy is: An economy is responsible for turning finite resources into goods and services with the mission of satisfying a society’s infinite needs. Its primary goal is to increase productivity, producing more using fewer resources, the goal of an economy is not to produce jobs, as this is a concept created by modern society.

Now that we know what an economy is, what is the impact of the Fast Fashion industry on it, is it any good or should it be changed? Currently, the Fast Fashion industry represents a good chunk of the world’s economic production, which is not surprising considering the need for clothes is one of the most basic necessities of a human being.

However, this industry is not as productive as many people think, and it does not add at much value as its more sustainable homologs. The industry disguises its unproductivity by outsourcing its costs to the environment and its workers, which is why many activists are standing against it.

Overall, even if Fast Fashion is an industry that has a lot of relevance in our economy, it doesn’t add to the overall productivity, which causes it to not only damage our environment and exploit its workers but also slow down the potential economic benefit a more productive industry would have.

how fast fashion is affecting the development of producing countries

We have seen how the industry is quite unproductive, which makes it try and disguise it and outsource its costs to the environment and workers to try and stay competitive. But, what is its true impact on the developing countries?

We first have to note that the fashion industry has contributed to the growth and development of many nations in the past, give some examples: Singapore and South Korea were very poor underdeveloped countries in the 1950s and 60s, but with good economic policies and foreign investments they have developed to the point they are today, and partly thanks to their strong textile industry.

But this was before Fast Fashion was a thing, and the impact of this new way of producing garments is quite worse than the traditional textile industry. As we said before, Fast Fashion is a quite low-added value industry, its extremely low prices force the factories to not be able to pay livable wages to their workers, which makes savings and investments harder to achieve in the producing countries, which also makes the development of those nations a lot slower than it should.

If you feel lost already don’t worry, we will try to summarize all of this with more digestible words to make it easier to understand. Basically, the low-priced Fast Fashion industry not only damages the environment and exploits its workers in order to produce its garments, but its production model also doesn’t contribute to the growth and development of the countries that produce its garments.

what can we do to change it?

Now that you know how Fast Fashion doesn’t even benefit the economy, you may wonder what you can do to change this situation, how to support a model that contributes to the welfare of the environment, the workers, and the fair development of producing nations?

Well, luckily there is an option for you, we are talking about Ethical Fashion. This anti-fast fashion movement promotes an industry that respects its workers, giving them livable wages and humane working conditions, fair trade, and the fair development of all regions involved in the production process.

Instead of just focusing on productive industry, it focuses on a fair price, which is basically selling its items at a price that doesn’t come from polluting the environment and exploiting the workers, that’s why it’s called a fair price because it is the correct price that the garments should be sold at without harming our society.

But how to improve productivity then? We said that Ethical Fashion focuses on fair price instead of productivity, but these two are not exclusive. Productivity increases come from investments, new technologies, and methods of production, for example, centuries ago the Norfolk system improved the crop growing productivity making it easier to feed the European population.

We have explained in many of our articles the resemblance between sustainable fashion and electric cars. When people became aware of the terrible environmental consequences of gas cars, they began demanding more electric cars, which made businesses invest in them, which increased the productivity over time, now making it possible for electric cars to directly compete with gas cars, even in price!

Overall, the best thing we can do to change this situation is to stop demanding Fast Fashion garments, and to demand more sustainable, ethical fashion garments that care about the environment and the workers, only then we will start to make a big change for the better.

summary

We hope you have learned today the economic impact of Fast Fashion, many people think that it has a positive impact because of its size, but this is not really the truth. If you want to know more about this subject, we have prepared a ton of content for you to read, you can find some of the links below.

We are thrilled to teach people all around the world 🙂 Also, did you really know what Fast Fashion really is and its terrible consequences for the environment, the planet, the workers, society, and the economy? Do you know exactly what the Slow Fashion or Sustainable Fashion movement is? You should really take a look at these articles about this forgotten and unknown but very urgent and important subject, click here to read „Can Fashion Ever Be Sustainable?”, Sustainable Fashion, Ethical Fashion, Slow Fashion or Fast Fashion 101 | How It’s Destroying Our Planet because knowledge is one of the most powerful strengths you can have, while ignorance is your worst weakness.

We also have a big surprise for you! Because we want to give you the right to know us better, we have prepared a carefully dedicated About Us page where we will tell you who we are, what our mission is, what we do, a closer look at our team, and many more things! Do not miss this opportunity and click here to check it out. Also, we invite you to take a look at our Pinterest, where we will pin everyday sustainable fashion-related content, clothing designs, and other things that you will surely love!

How Much Do Fast Fashion Workers Really Make? Modern Slavery

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How Much Do Fast Fashion Workers Really Make Modern Slavery

how much do fast fashion workers really make? are they living in modern slavery?

table of contents

  1. what exactly is fast fashion?
  2. how much do fast fashion workers really make?
  3. can we talk about modern slavery with the fast fashion industry?
  4. what can we do about it?
  5. summary

what exactly is fast fashion?

Fast-Fashion can be referred to as a business model that quickly turns trends into clothes using very short manufacturing cycles with no regard to the environment, the people, and the society.

We have to say, there is no „fast fashion book”, and this terrible practice comes in many shapes and forms, but they all have many things in common and that’s why they are all gathered around this term.

This is done with the intent to get the freshest styles into the market that will keep customers buying more and more while tragically disposing of the clothes they do not use, clothes that usually do not last a lot of time because of their low-quality materials.

This business practice has a lot of terrible consequences that we will talk about later, but if you want to dig deeper into this feel free to read is fast-fashion a social issue?.

how much do fast fashion workers really make?

The wage that the garment worker makes varies a lot from country to country, with factors influencing it like productivity, laws, the overall job market, currency exchange… But overall in the Fast Fashion industry, these workers are not exactly receiving a good wage, not even a livable wage in most cases. We shall see some examples next.

According to the Garment Worker Center, even in California, there are Fast Fashion workers, primarily immigrants from Latin America and China, who earn a below-minimum wage, working around 60h/week and getting paid $300 for it, and remember, this is California!

According to research made by the brands ABLE and Nisolo, only around 2% of textile workers made a livable wage, which is taking into account the cost of living in different countries, which is something very important to take into account. This is quite alarming, to say the least, knowing that only 1 out of 50 garments are made with somewhat fair labor, where the workers are paid a livable wage.

However, we look at these facts, in absolute or relative numbers, Fast Fashion workers and textile workers, in general, earn very little doing tons of work, and we will see the reasons for it next.

How Much Do Fast Fashion Workers Really Make

can we talk about modern slavery with the fast fashion industry?

When we look at these numbers, one question arises, are Fast Fashion workers suffering from modern slavery, or is this too extremist to say? Well, we first have to define what modern slavery is, it basically consists of the illegal exploitation of people for commercial gains, using methods like debt bondage or other types of constraints that force a person to work against their will. 

Unfortunately, this does happen in a lot of Fast Fashion factories around the world, but thankfully this is not the norm. In most cases, the textile workers choose the job because there are no better options for which they can qualify, and they are somewhat „free” to leave the job. This does not excuse, however, that they are forced in other more subtle ways to work in inhuman conditions with very low wages, or that many textile workers are straight out modern slaves.

Most textile workers are only a few steps toward modern slavery, on the edge of the law, and this is something we should change urgently. And we’re only talking about the workers making the garments in the factory because if we go even further down the production line, to the cotton producers, the thing just gets worse and worse.

Uzbekistan exports around 10% of the world’s cotton that is used to produce our clothes, what’s wrong with this? The country openly uses forced, slave, and child labor to produce cotton, we are not only saying that the state allows these types of things to happen, but rather that the own state uses slave labor to produce and export cotton. Thankfully Uzbekistan has recently abolished slavery in 2020, but this doesn’t mean this terrible practice isn’t going to continue for a while.

Overall, modern slavery is a problem that affects all of the fashion industry, and the Fast Fashion industry is greatly responsible for the terrible working condition of textile workers and the low rate of development of producing countries, with very low productivity factories.

what can we do about it?

There are many ways we can help this situation to turn around, to help all the textile workers worldwide get a livable wage with decent working conditions. That is what we are going to discuss next, so stay put.

We first have to ditch Fast Fashion, this low-quality garment producer is not only terrible for the environment, but it also exploits its workers in order to offer ridiculously low prices on their products, making its customers constantly devour clothes as much as possible.

We can do that by denouncing the fashion stores that have the worst impact on this world and its workers, like the infamous SHEIN, obviously not consuming their products anymore and forcing them to change their practices or just get out of the clothing market.

The other important thing is to support Ethical Fashion, buying clothes that are made with fair trade and labor, and supporting an industry that treats its workers right and wants to have a positive impact on this world. This is the way to go if we want to make a change for the better.

And the most important one of all is informing yourself as a customer, researching the true impact your fashion choices have on the planet and the textile workers worldwide, and spreading awareness by informing others around you about it. And congratulations! you are already doing that by reading this article.

What Can We Do About It Fast Fashion

summary

We hope you have learned a lot about Fast Fashion and its workers today, we did too! If you want to keep investigating the Fast Fashion, Ethical, Sustainable, or Slow Fashion industry and what they stand for, feel free to check out our other articles linked below.

We are thrilled to teach people all around the world 🙂 Also, did you really know what Fast Fashion really is and its terrible consequences for the environment, the planet, the workers, society, and the economy? Do you know exactly what the Slow Fashion or Sustainable Fashion movement is? You should really take a look at these articles about this forgotten and unknown but very urgent and important subject, click here to read „Can Fashion Ever Be Sustainable?”, Sustainable Fashion, Ethical Fashion, Slow Fashion or Fast Fashion 101 | How It’s Destroying Our Planet because knowledge is one of the most powerful strengths you can have, while ignorance is your worst weakness.

We also have a big surprise for you! Because we want to give you the right to know us better, we have prepared a carefully dedicated About Us page where we will tell you who we are, what our mission is, what we do, a closer look at our team, and many more things! Do not miss this opportunity and click here to check it out. Also, we invite you to take a look at our Pinterest, where we will pin everyday sustainable fashion-related content, clothing designs, and other things that you will surely love!

Is Gucci Sustainable Fashion? Are Designer Brands Sustainable At All?

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Is Gucci Sustainable Fashion Are Designer Brands Sustainable At ALl

is gucci sustainable fashion? are designer / luxury brands sustainable at all?

table of contents

  1. what is sustainable fashion?
  2. can luxury designer brands be sustainable?
  3. is gucci sustainable fashion?
  4. when luxury brands are not sustainable at all
  5. summary

what is sustainable fashion?

The Sustainable Fashion movement aims for sustainability in the fashion industry, strongly opposing Fast Fashion, a terrible business model that produces 10% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions and 20% of global wastewaters, polluting our rivers and seas. This planet-killing business practice is also responsible for the buy-n-throw and excessive consumerism culture that pollutes our soil and waters with tons of textile waste, as 85% of all Fast Fashion garments are thrown each year.

Sustainable Fashion differs from Slow Fashion in the path it takes to achieve sustainability in the fashion industry, while Slow Fashion focuses more on clothes that are produced with slower manufacturing cycles, fair trade, and supporting smaller businesses, while also caring for the sustainability and quality of its garments, Sustainable Fashion puts a little more weight in the ecological impact of its clothes, using organic, recycled materials like organic ring-spun cotton and other environmentally-friendly biodegradable materials.

At the end of the day, all these anti-fast fashion movements want to achieve the same thing, they just differ in the path they take and on what they consider more important. For example, Ethical Fashion focuses more on the welfare of textile workers, who are exploited in the Fast Fashion industry with inhumane wages and terrible working conditions, many times reaching modern slavery.

can luxury designer brands be sustainable?

We all know that designer and luxury brands are made for people with a higher purchasing power or with poor spending habits and financial education at least. The thing is, this higher price makes people think the items are much higher quality or even sustainably made. Well, this doesn’t have to be the case.

We first have to understand why the price of luxury brands is so high. The reason is that the customer doesn’t pay for the material, for the design per se nor for any other thing, the customer pays for the status that the item gives them, for the extensive marketing that the brand has paid in order for the item to be considered luxurious.

Another thing is that people believe luxury brands are making unbelievable tons of money when that is not true. For example, Dacia, a middle-class-oriented car company, makes way more money than Lamborghini, a brand that does not need to be explained in detail. Luxury brands don’t make a lot of money, that’s because even though they sell items at an enormous price, not many people purchase their products to make them earn a lot.

So, what does this mean, are luxury brands sustainable or not? Well, it depends a lot. Luxury brands are the same as any other brand, just that they may have a higher profit margin on each of the products they sell. For some companies, this means creating more sustainable products and treating the workers a lot better, for others means doing just above the industry average, you have to look into each brand to know the full picture.

In conclusion, while designer brands usually earn a higher profit margin on each of their products, they don’t make a lot of money and you can’t know if they are sustainable or not until you have researched them closely. Now we will talk about one of the most famous luxury brands in the market, so stay put.

Can Luxury Designer Brands Be Sustainable Fashion

is gucci sustainable fashion?

Gucci is one of the most well-known luxury brands in the world, and its products are usually made from quality materials. So having this in mind, is Gucci Sustainable Fashion or is it just Wacky Fashion? We shall see…

Well, investigating a little deeper into the brand, one can see that it is actually trying to be more sustainable, setting up realistic goals, and actually doing something to meet them, unlike a brand that we know of… *ahem*, we’re talking to you, Zara. It also uses some recycled and fairly sustainable materials for its products and is slowly removing the most polluting parts of its production processes.

One thing that Gucci does not do right is their animal treatment, as many of their products use animal products like leather or fur, for example. So this is a place where they could improve their sustainability, although the responsibility also comes to the consumer as well who decides to wear animal parts or not.

Regarding the treatment of workers, it could be way worse but is not as bad as other brands. They are not as transparent as Sustainable Fashion brands but also not secretive as Fast Fashion brands either. They are in some kind of limbo when it comes to their sustainable practices.

Overall, Gucci is not bad, it is definitely better than fast fashion brands, and infinitely better than ultra-fast fashion brands like SHEIN. But overall it is not a good choice either when it comes to sustainability if you have the kind of money (and terrible spending habits) to buy Gucci, you should buy real Sustainable Garments instead, which are way better to „brag about” than overpriced designer clothing.

when luxury brands are not sustainable at all

There are also luxury brands that do not even care about the consequences of their practices on the environment and society even though they could do something to improve this.

As we have said before, we can’t give you all the names and a fully objective rating of their sustainability, for that you should do your own research and find out, which is not really hard, like, just use Google or something.

We have, however, a few tips that we have talked about in our previous blog posts, that can help you determine whether a company produces sustainable clothing or wacky fashion, one of the most important things to look for is transparency, if a brand does everything right, it shouldn’t try to hide information from its customers.

Overall, don’t ever think that a luxury brand makes higher quality products, or that they make sustainable products, this does not have to be the case, and in most cases, it isn’t. And also, don’t be spending your hard-earned money on luxury products, it’s just stupid, you’re better off buying a bunch of sustainable fashion garments anyway. As Warren Buffett said, „Price is what you pay, value is what you get”.

When Designer Luxury Brands Are Not Sustainable At All

summary

We hope you now know something more about Sustainable Fashion and luxury brands, it was a pleasure researching and making this information available to you! Don’t forget to read our other articles or Joining Our Community in order to receive news every now and then about the Sustainable Fashion community!

We are thrilled to teach people all around the world 🙂 Also, did you really know what Fast Fashion really is and its terrible consequences for the environment, the planet, the workers, society, and the economy? Do you know exactly what the Slow Fashion or Sustainable Fashion movement is? You should really take a look at these articles about this forgotten and unknown but very urgent and important subject, click here to read „Can Fashion Ever Be Sustainable?”, Sustainable Fashion, Ethical Fashion, Slow Fashion or Fast Fashion 101 | How It’s Destroying Our Planet because knowledge is one of the most powerful strengths you can have, while ignorance is your worst weakness.

We also have a big surprise for you! Because we want to give you the right to know us better, we have prepared a carefully dedicated About Us page where we will tell you who we are, what our mission is, what we do, a closer look at our team, and many more things! Do not miss this opportunity and click here to check it out. Also, we invite you to take a look at our Pinterest, where we will pin everyday sustainable fashion-related content, clothing designs, and other things that you will surely love!

Is „Going Thrifting” or Buying From Thrift Stores Sustainable Fashion?

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Is Going Thrifting Or Buying From Thrift Stores Sustainable Fashion

is „going thrifting” or buying from thrift stores sustainable fashion?

table of contents

  1. what really is sustainable fashion?
  2. what exactly are thrift stores and what does „going thrifting” mean?
  3. how buying thrift clothes is considered sustainable fashion
  4. cons of buying cheap clothes from thrift stores
  5. summary

what really is sustainable fashion?

The Sustainable Fashion movement aims for sustainability in the fashion industry, strongly opposing Fast Fashion, a terrible business model that produces 10% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions and 20% of global wastewaters, polluting our rivers and seas. This planet-killing business practice is also responsible for the buy-n-throw and excessive consumerism culture that pollutes our soil and waters with tons of textile waste, as 85% of all Fast Fashion garments are thrown each year.

Sustainable Fashion differs from Slow Fashion in the path it takes to achieve sustainability in the fashion industry, while Slow Fashion focuses more on clothes that are produced with slower manufacturing cycles, fair trade, and supporting smaller businesses, while also caring for the sustainability and quality of its garments, Sustainable Fashion puts a little more weight in the ecological impact of its clothes, using organic, recycled materials like organic ring-spun cotton and other environmentally-friendly biodegradable materials.

At the end of the day, all these anti-fast fashion movements want to achieve the same thing, they just differ in the path they take and on what they consider more important. For example, Ethical Fashion focuses more on the welfare of textile workers, who are exploited in the Fast Fashion industry with inhumane wages and terrible working conditions, many times reaching modern slavery.

what exactly are thrift stores and what does „going thrifting” mean?

A thrift store is one that sells gently used garments and other items at a discounted price, it’s like a second-hand store if you will. Everyone knows what a second-hand shop is, well a thrift store is no different than that.

„Going Thrifting” as you may have guessed, is the act of buying thrift items at the store, nothing more, that’s pretty intuitive. Now that you know this, is there any difference between thrift stores and second-hand stores?

Well, actually yes and many people do not know this. A thrift store sells items that have been donated to a charity, the store is usually run by the same charity, at very low prices, while second-hand shops are just second-hand clothes sold at a higher price than thrift clothes but still low-priced.

The objective of thrift stores is to raise funds for that charity, rather than just satisfying the needs of their customers. A second-hand store as you may know focuses on selling the items, what cash flow of its activity is used for depends on each store.

Now that you know the difference between these two terms, how about we discuss why buying from these stores is considered Sustainable Fashion and the positive impact they have on our planet.

What Exactly Are Thrift Clothes And What Does Going Thrifting Mean

how buying thrift clothes is considered sustainable fashion

There are many reasons why buying thrift clothes is considered sustainable fashion, so we will name a few of them to clear that out. Having said this, here are 5 reasons why buying from thrift stores is considered Sustainable Fashion:

  1. You are supporting charities, as we said before, these stores donate their revenues to a charity, or even charities themselves run the stores. So every time you buy a garment or any other item from here you can be sure your money spent will go to a charitable cause, and the best thing is Uncle Sam won’t be taking any part of that, as these charitable causes are exempt from taxes (So every penny will go to helping others)
  2. You are giving those garments a second life, we have discussed previously how important it is to give clothes a second life, as creating a new piece of garment (Especially Fast Fashion garments) supposes a big environmental impact on the planet. By buying already used, perfectly wearable items you are saving yourself a good amount of carbon footprint.
  3. You will be saving yourself a lot of money, which is a great thing, but it is especially a great thing if we consider that the extra money you have can be spent on improving your habits and achieving a sustainable lifestyle. Remember that a lot of people turn down sustainable practices because they don’t think they can be financially able to pursue them.
  4. You will find great garments that will help you create your capsule wardrobe, you can even find very cute clothes that someone chose to donate that will fit perfectly in your closet, aligning with your style. You can also find pretty weird items but that is just the beauty of it, some people love it, others don’t.
  5. You will develop good habits, both spending habits, and moral ones. You will get more familiar with sustainable, non-fast fashion clothing and with not spending money on things you don’t need or expensive items that could be found elsewhere. These are great habits everyone should have that will improve their lives a lot, both morally and monetarily.

Overall, buying from these charitable stores is a great thing that will benefit you and others in many ways, but there are unfortunately also some cons to buying from these stores, and that is something we shall see next.

cons of buying cheap clothes from thrift stores

We have discussed that buying from thrift stores is a great thing that will benefit both your wallet and our society. But, what are the cons of it? Here are the biggest cons of buying items from thrift stores:

  • You are still contributing to fast fashion, even if you are buying used clothes, giving them a second life, you are probably buying fast fashion items, which, as we discussed in our other articles on the subject, do not stop polluting this planet not even after we’re done using them. So this is something to keep in mind.
  • Should You be a Buyer or a Donor? This is a question you should ask yourself keeping in mind your socio-economic status, these affordable items may be for people with a lower economic status than you, who need affordable clothes more than you. Not saying you shouldn’t contribute, but you should ask yourself if you should better be a donor to these stores and use your money to buy some more sustainable clothes.
  • Sometimes it is hard to know to which charity the money is going, this doesn’t usually happen but sometimes these stores are not so transparent with the public, which is a huge red flag. Always try to choose stores with a great reputation that you trust and know will handle your money in the best way possible.

These are some of the cons of buying from thrift stores, we don’t want to say that you shouldn’t buy from them, but rather keep these three points in mind the next time you are going „thrifting”. One of the big takeaways here is that you should also consider being a donor, not only a buyer.

Cons Of Buying Cheap Clothes From Thrift Stores

summary

We hope that you have learned a lot today because we did as well. Now that you know all of this about these charitable stores, how about you check out our other articles on Sustainable Fashion or Fast Fashion? We have plenty of those so you can enjoy 🙂

We are thrilled to teach people all around the world 🙂 Also, did you really know what Fast Fashion really is and its terrible consequences for the environment, the planet, the workers, society, and the economy? Do you know exactly what the Slow Fashion or Sustainable Fashion movement is? You should really take a look at these articles about this forgotten and unknown but very urgent and important subject, click here to read „Can Fashion Ever Be Sustainable?”, Sustainable Fashion, Ethical Fashion, Slow Fashion or Fast Fashion 101 | How It’s Destroying Our Planet because knowledge is one of the most powerful strengths you can have, while ignorance is your worst weakness.

We also have a big surprise for you! Because we want to give you the right to know us better, we have prepared a carefully dedicated About Us page where we will tell you who we are, what our mission is, what we do, a closer look at our team, and many more things! Do not miss this opportunity and click here to check it out. Also, we invite you to take a look at our Pinterest, where we will pin everyday sustainable fashion-related content, clothing designs, and other things that you will surely love!

Why Sustainable Fashion Is Finally Going Mainstream And Is It Good News?

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Why Is Sustainable Fashion Going Mainstream And Is It Good News

why is sustainable fashion finally going mainstream and is it a good thing?

table of contents

  1. what is sustainable fashion?
  2. why is sustainable fashion finally going mainstream?
  3. is going mainstream good news for the sustainable fashion industry?
  4. what we can expect next from sustainable fashion
  5. summary

what is sustainable fashion?

The Sustainable Fashion movement aims for sustainability in the fashion industry, strongly opposing Fast Fashion, a terrible business model that produces 10% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions and 20% of global wastewaters, polluting our rivers and seas. This planet-killing business practice is also responsible for the buy-n-throw and excessive consumerism culture that pollutes our soil and waters with tons of textile waste, as 85% of all Fast Fashion garments are thrown each year.

Sustainable Fashion differs from Slow Fashion in the path it takes to achieve sustainability in the fashion industry, while Slow Fashion focuses more on clothes that are produced with slower manufacturing cycles, fair trade, and supporting smaller businesses, while also caring for the sustainability and quality of its garments, Sustainable Fashion puts a little more weight in the ecological impact of its clothes, using organic, recycled materials like organic ring-spun cotton and other environmentally-friendly biodegradable materials.

At the end of the day, all these anti-fast fashion movements want to achieve the same thing, they just differ in the path they take and on what they consider more important. For example, Ethical Fashion focuses more on the welfare of textile workers, who are exploited in the Fast Fashion industry with inhumane wages and terrible working conditions, many times reaching modern slavery.

why is sustainable fashion finally going mainstream?

You already know what Sustainable Fashion is and why we need to stop Fast Fashion. Moreover, if you have read our other articles, you may also know how forgotten this topic is, how most people don’t even know what Fast Fashion even is and how alarming this is. Well, this is starting to change, slowly but steadily, with Sustainable Fashion even making it to Mainstream Media, but, how?

Well, this is primarily because people are more aware than ever of the consequences of their actions on the planet, how we only have one, and the importance of preserving it, both for current and future generations, as well as for other types of unique lives living in this wonderful place we call Earth.

Not only that, but we are seeing somewhat of a „regression to the mean” regarding fashion, for many years fast fashion has been completely forgotten and ignored, even the most aware environmentalists did not even care or know about the fashion industry, and that’s not necessarily their fault, almost no one talked about the subject on any sort of media, so how would they even know?

Only now are we starting to see news on the consequences of Fast Fashion, the importance of Sustainable garments, and how the industry will change in the next years, something unthinkable only a few years before.

Overall, Sustainable Fashion is getting more coverage and more people are becoming informed on the subject, next we are going to discuss how this is going to influence the industry and if it’s good news for the industry or not.

Why Is Sustainable Fashion Finally Going Mainstream Media

is going mainstream good news for the sustainable fashion industry?

Is it good news that the industry is finally making it to Mainstream Media? Well, the short answer is no. Haha, just kidding, of course, it’s great news, for the industry, consumers, workers, and the entire planet! This is exactly what the industry needed to have more chances of beating Fast Fashion.

We have to say that even if it’s finally going to Mainstream Media, it is not talked about nearly as it should be, it is still s subject many people don’t know or even have heard about so there is still a long way to go for this anti-fast fashion movement. The good thing is that it is on the right path.

This is, of course, a big step towards spreading awareness and beating Fast Fashion, and it should be celebrated, as anti-fast fashion activists we all have to make our voices heard and achieve more Mainstream Media coverage, the planet is not going to save itself.

If you have read our other articles you already know that, informing yourself is the best way to beat Fast Fashion, the second-best way? Informing others, because no one is going to adopt a sustainable lifestyle if they don’t know why they should do that or what it means.

At the end of the day, this is great news not only for sustainable fashion but also for the planet, for our society, and for all the textile workers in the world who are now being exploited by the Fast Fashion industry (maybe not in the short term because Fast Fashion is still around and strong, but definitely in the long term).

what we can expect next from sustainable fashion

What’s next? You may ask, well, we can expect the Sustainable movements as a whole to finally become more relevant than they were or are now. The people that are now becoming conscious are not going back to their environmentally destructive lifestyles any time soon, and our society is going to need to adapt to that.

As we have always said, with increased awareness and demand for sustainable and ethical products, more businesses are going to invest in these industries, making their products more efficient and available to the general public, which is great. This is also happening with electric cars, only a few years ago no one wanted to buy them, then people became aware of the carbon footprint a car has, and businesses started investing in this industry, innovating and making it more efficient and accessible, and now an electric car is becoming increasingly more affordable for the general public.

The Sustainable Fashion industry is going down that path too, but the speed at which it will go will depend on the demand for sustainable garments, which, as you know, depends on the level of awareness of the general public. It is the job of the anti-fast fashion activist to inform themselves and others in order to achieve a sustainable fashion industry.

What We Can Expect From Sustainable Fashion Next

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We hope you have learned how the Mainstream Media is going to affect the Sustainable Fashion industry and what the role of the anti-fast fashion activist is in this world. We highly recommend you to check out our other articles on the subject, we have a ton of them, so just sit back and enjoy.

We are thrilled to teach people all around the world 🙂 Also, did you really know what Fast Fashion really is and its terrible consequences for the environment, the planet, the workers, society, and the economy? Do you know exactly what the Slow Fashion or Sustainable Fashion movement is? You should really take a look at these articles about this forgotten and unknown but very urgent and important subject, click here to read „Can Fashion Ever Be Sustainable?”, Sustainable Fashion, Ethical Fashion, Slow Fashion or Fast Fashion 101 | How It’s Destroying Our Planet because knowledge is one of the most powerful strengths you can have, while ignorance is your worst weakness.

We also have a big surprise for you! Because we want to give you the right to know us better, we have prepared a carefully dedicated About Us page where we will tell you who we are, what our mission is, what we do, a closer look at our team, and many more things! Do not miss this opportunity and click here to check it out. Also, we invite you to take a look at our Pinterest, where we will pin everyday sustainable fashion-related content, clothing designs, and other things that you will surely love!

Is Sustainable Fashion Actually Elitist Or Is It BS?

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Is Sustainable Fashion Actually Elitist

is sustainable fashion actually elitist or is it all bS?

table of contents

  1. what is sustainable fashion?
  2. why is sustainable fashion considered elitist in the first place?
  3. is sustainable fashion elitist then?
  4. how sustainable fashion is changing
  5. summary

what is sustainable fashion?

The Sustainable Fashion movement aims for sustainability in the fashion industry, strongly opposing Fast Fashion, a terrible business model that produces 10% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions and 20% of global wastewaters, polluting our rivers and seas. This planet-killing business practice is also responsible for the buy-n-throw and excessive consumerism culture that pollutes our soil and waters with tons of textile waste, as 85% of all Fast Fashion garments are thrown each year.

Sustainable Fashion differs from Slow Fashion in the path it takes to achieve sustainability in the fashion industry, while Slow Fashion focuses more on clothes that are produced with slower manufacturing cycles, fair trade, and supporting smaller businesses, while also caring for the sustainability and quality of its garments, Sustainable Fashion puts a little more weight in the ecological impact of its clothes, using organic, recycled materials like organic ring-spun cotton and other environmentally-friendly biodegradable materials.

At the end of the day, all these anti-fast fashion movements want to achieve the same thing, they just differ in the path they take and on what they consider more important. For example, Ethical Fashion focuses more on the welfare of textile workers, who are exploited in the Fast Fashion industry with inhumane wages and terrible working conditions, many times reaching modern slavery.

But you may already know that, especially if you have read our other articles on our blog. So how about we go to the part where we explain why in the world this benevolent sustainable movement is even considered elitist?

why is sustainable fashion considered elitist in the first place?

One important thing to remember is that sustainable fashion does not outsource all of its costs to the environment, the workers, and society as a whole, as it aims to have the minimum impact possible while producing garments. For this reason, its products are more expensive than those of fast fashion’s. All of this is pretty straightforward for now.

Some people argue that this is elitist because only people with more resources can afford to buy sustainable garments instead of fast fashion clothes, while people with fewer resources have to buy cheap, highly polluting fast fashion garments and still feel guilty for it.

Not only that, but other people also argue that sustainable fashion’s customers do not really care that much about the environment and the positive impact they have on the planet, but rather feel morally superior to others, doing good actions so they can brag about it on social media.

These are some of the arguments that want to „prove” sustainable fashion is elitist. Now stay steady because we are going to discuss next how defendable these arguments are and if sustainable fashion is actually elitist at all.

Why Is Sustainable Fashion Elitist In The First Place

is sustainable fashion elitist then?

We have seen some of the arguments that tell us why sustainable fashion is elitist, but what truth is there in these arguments? Are they actually true? Well, as you saw in the title, these arguments if looked at closely are rather more BS than true.

Firstly, arguing that people with fewer resources can’t help but feed the fast fashion giants is not the full picture. Yes, someone who doesn’t have a lot of money, for example, a college student, won’t be spending a lot of money on some 100% organic Himalayan-grown hemp sustainable clothes, but there are better options than fast fashion.

We are not saying you should spend a lot of money on 100% sustainable clothes, but at least avoid the worst options, the ones that have the most environmental and social impact of all. For example, it is much preferable to buy clothes from H&M than from SHEIN (Which is the worst ultra-fast fashion clothing store to ever exist). Like Charlie Munger said: „Invert, Always Invert!” think about what you shouldn’t buy, ever, and avoid those, instead of thinking about the most sustainable options that you cannot realistically buy.

Also, we have to say that how we treat clothes is another big pet peeve that we all need to fix. Many people think of clothes as disposable pieces of cloth that don’t deserve much respect and time, that is why many times we justify buying a $10 iced coffee but not a $30 good-quality t-shirt. Clothes are crucial in our society, and they deserve more respect, we already know the terrible environmental and social consequences not treating them with respect has.

The other argument we have mentioned, that „Sustainable Fashion customers do not care about their positive impact on the world, they just want to show off” is just plain stupid. No, the few people in the world who actually care and buy sustainable garments do not want to „show off”, if they wanted to do it they would just waste their money on a Balenciaga bag or Gucci underwear.

And if people want to brag about their sustainable and eco-friendly life choices what about it? It is better to brag about doing good actions that will make a huge difference in the world than not doing anything at all, right? So this argument has no real foundation, even more, if we consider that sustainable fashion shoppers are people who are already fully aware of the real consequences of our current fast fashion model.

Overall, we can say 100% that Sustainable Fashion is not elitist, and it will become more and more accessible to everyone, especially with the rise of new and more efficient technologies. Let’s now discuss how exactly this is going to happen.

how sustainable fashion is changing

We have discussed why this sustainable movement is not elitist, and the arguments are rather more BS than true. But what is true is that sustainable garments are more expensive than fast fashion ones, but worry does not, because this is going to change not far from now.

How is Sustainable Fashion going to become more affordable in the future? Well, this question has a more simple answer than what might think at first, let’s see how.

Like with any other industry, the sustainable garment industry will get more and more efficient over time, using new techniques and technologies to help improve its productivity. This all comes down to lower prices, better garments, and less environmental and social impact overall.

This happened during the industrial revolution as well, industries were forming and they were very unproductive at first, but over time, they got more and more efficient, using new technologies and techniques… Over the course of the century humanity practically got out of the Middle Ages, and sometime after that we got into the privileged first world era in which we are right now (Not all of us yet, sadly, but still improving.)

Of course, we don’t have to wait a whole century to see really affordable sustainable garments that will replace fast fashion (not even sure there’s that much time to wait), things are changing faster and faster now. A modern-day example is electric cars, they were something out of this world only like a decade ago and today many people are buying competitive and affordable electric cars, in just a decade!

The key thing is that people demanded electric cars, affordable, efficient, and competitive electric cars; so businesses were incentivized to invest in these new technologies and look at them now. The thing with Sustainable Fashion is that a lot of people do not even know what it is and why fashion has to be rethought, if people were really aware of that, the whole picture would change.

How Sustainable Fashion Is Changing For The Better

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Well, that’s it for today, we hope we have cleared your doubts on the subject. As always, we invite you to check out our other articles on the subject, remember that in order to beat Fast Fashion we need to get informed and aware of the subject, so don’t forget to expand your knowledge and spread the word with others.

We are thrilled to teach people all around the world 🙂 Also, did you really know what Fast Fashion really is and its terrible consequences for the environment, the planet, the workers, society, and the economy? Do you know exactly what the Slow Fashion or Sustainable Fashion movement is? You should really take a look at these articles about this forgotten and unknown but very urgent and important subject, click here to read „Can Fashion Ever Be Sustainable?”, Sustainable Fashion, Ethical Fashion, Slow Fashion or Fast Fashion 101 | How It’s Destroying Our Planet because knowledge is one of the most powerful strengths you can have, while ignorance is your worst weakness.

We also have a big surprise for you! Because we want to give you the right to know us better, we have prepared a carefully dedicated About Us page where we will tell you who we are, what our mission is, what we do, a closer look at our team, and many more things! Do not miss this opportunity and click here to check it out. Also, we invite you to take a look at our Pinterest, where we will pin everyday sustainable fashion-related content, clothing designs, and other things that you will surely love!

Sustainable Living 101 | How To Achieve A Sustainable Lifestyle To Save The Environment

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Sustainable Living 101 How To Achieve A Sustainable Lifestyle To Save The Environment

sustainable living 101 | how to achieve a sustainable lifestyle to save the environment

table of contents

  1. what is sustainable living? why does a sustainable lifestyle matter?
  2. how to achieve a sustainable diet at home
  3. how to dispose of waste sustainably saving the environment
  4. how to shop with sustainability in mind
  5. what is sustainable tourism? how to travel sustainably
  6. can achieving a sustainable lifestyle be a realistic goal?
  7. summary

what is sustainable living? why does a sustainable lifestyle matter?

In recent years, we have seen an increasing consciousness about the environmental footprint we leave on this planet, as a response to all the consequences our past and current actions have on the environment surrounding us. It is undeniable the impact we humans have had on this world, and the necessity to change it to avoid permanent damage in our world, that is where sustainable living comes into play.

What is sustainable living, you may ask? Well, living sustainably consists of the actions we take in our day-to-day lives in order to reduce our environmental impact to a minimum, either by eating a sustainable diet, sustainable tourism, finding ways to reduce waste, consuming fewer things we don’t need… There are many options for us to choose from when it comes to living a more sustainable and environmentally friendly lifestyle, we just have to start doing them.

We will be talking about a few ways you can do so right now from the comfort of your own home because achieving a sustainable lifestyle is not hard at all, all you have to do is to have the interest and care to just start changing your actions. So do not procrastinate in your journey to become a sustainable and productive member of society.

In conclusion, a sustainable lifestyle is one that aims to reduce our environmental footprint on this planet, a world that we are sadly destroying with our careless actions every day and one that we cannot ever replace. We highly recommend that you check out How To Have A Sustainable Diet At Home. 

Can Sustainable Agriculture Really Feed The World? Sustainable Living

how to achieve a sustainable diet at home

A sustainable diet is focused on eating healthy food that also has little impact on the environment and has a low carbon footprint because the current food industry is producing around 20% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions and uses about two-thirds of the world’s water usage worldwide. It’s a diet that, even if it promotes a healthy living style, does focus a lot more on the environmental impact our food choices have and plans to reduce them to a minimum, improving our society’s overall life and future generations.

How do begin to eat more sustainably? You may ask, well, it’s not as complicated as it may sound at first glance, here are 5 tips so you can begin eating more sustainably at home:

  1. Eat more fruits and veggies, these are not only healthy options that should be in everyone’s diet, but they are also one of the best environmentally friendly options out there. These produce much lower gas emissions and require fewer resources than other types of foods, so, feel free to eat as many fruits and vegetables as you want! Now you know why you should have listened to your mom when she told you to eat your vegetables when you were little.
  2. Avoid highly processed foods, these are not only very bad for your health but their production and transportation have a big environmental footprint that you want to avoid taking part in. Always prioritize foods that are natural and unprocessed, you don’t have to exaggerate though (Don’t go out there eating vegetables directly out of the dirt).
  3. Try to buy locally, as we said earlier, this is a great option because generally, it doesn’t matter as much what you eat because it is produced locally, on small farms, which always has a less environmental footprint than conventional supermarkets imported industrial foods, it also saves the carbon footprint transportation leaves. Plus, you are supporting small businesses from your local town or city, which is always a great thing.
  4. Choose sustainable seafood, marine life is a great choice for our diets, it has many great nutrients that improve our health and lifespan overall, however, you should be careful when choosing seafood. Overexploitation is a very big problem for marine life as a whole, so you should try to buy seafood grown with aquaculture or captured artisanally, which is a sustainable and conscious way of consuming seafood.
  5. Reduce your waste, buy only what you will eat and never throw out any food (this is a no-brainer), you should also compost the organic waste and avoid using plastics and single-use materials to package and store your food. This is a whole subject to talk about in itself, so if you want to learn more about it feel free to check the United Nation’s article on how to reduce your food waste.

Now that you know how you can eat more sustainably, we recommend a few food delivery options that you can order sustainable, vegan, vegetarian… food directly from your phone! Check them out if you are interested (All Affiliate Links).

  1. (US) Giant Food Grocery Delivery

    This online service is a great option to buy your sustainable groceries and have them delivered to your door to complement your sustainable diet.  This is a great option because it offers a great amount of flexibility and it lets you get the best deals on the groceries you buy. You can check this service from this link.

  2. (UK) Simply Cook

    This is a very creative service that sends you the ingredients of the food you order, and then you make it yourself at home. It is a great option for the DIY people, but also for the ones who don’t have enough time to completely prepare their own foods. You can order healthy and sustainable diet options, as well as fully vegan foods. Click here to check it out now.

  3. (US) Gobble

    This is one of our favorite options for the busy conscious consumer. With this service, you can pick the best sustainable diet option you want (they have really good gourmet options) and their team of professional chefs begin to make the food for you, then they deliver it and you have a delicious fresh-made sustainable meal! Learn how exactly this service works here.

  4. (CA) Chefs Plate

    This service lets you plan all the meals you will have weekly, while also putting an emphasis on healthy and sustainable diet meals, which is what you are going for. You can simply select your meal preferences and how many times you want it to be delivered to your home and that’s it, you can enjoy sustainable meals every day at a very affordable price. You can check this service out from this link.

  5. (CA) Hello Fresh

    The last online service we will be recommending to you is Hello Fresh, a service similar to Chefs Plate, with great sustainable diet options and a system where they will deliver the number of meals you want every week. They also have a group of qualified chefs preparing each meal, and they are offering a juicy promotion for conscious consumers like you right now. Click here to check it out.

Now that you know what a sustainable diet is and how to follow it, you should take that information into good practice. Having said that, let the cooking/eating begin!

What Is Sustainable Agriculture And How Does It Differ From Regular Agriculture Sustainable Living

how to dispose of waste sustainably saving the environment

There are many ways to achieve a sustainable lifestyle, one of them is of course reducing our waste, one of the most polluting and material byproducts of our existence. Doing so is no easy task either, but with just a few small changes in our habits, we can achieve a massive change for the better in this world. Having said this, here are the best ways to reduce waste and live more sustainably at home:

  • Recycle, one of the best ways of handling the waste we produce is by recycling it. Not only do we make sure our waste is not going to further pollute our rivers, seas, waters, and soil, but we also make sure that we give a second life to the waste, reducing the necessity to create more materials that will end up polluting our planet even more. Check out how easy it is to recycle with the Environmental Protection Agency’s article.
  • Compost, this is a great way of handling organic waste, like banana peels, coffee grounds and filters, eggshells… By composting at home you can make sure that your organic waste is not taking up unnecessary space in the landfill, and resources to transport it to the landfill, but also avoid polluting the air with methane that is produced in the landfill. Not only that, but you are also creating a new type of soil enrichment full of nutrients that help new plants grow and thrive, without the need for potentially harmful fertilizers and other man-made nutrients. Overall, composting is something that is really worth doing at home and could have many benefits to it, check this article out to dive deeper into this subject.
  • Reuse, an equally important step to reduce waste and the environmental impact we have on this planet, reusing something instead of throwing it out is an excellent option, saving not only the environment but also saving you money that you would have spent on something that you clearly did not need to buy. This is one of the most preferred methods of reducing waste, as people are economically incentivized to do it.
  • Anaerobic Digestion, this is a pretty interesting topic in itself and an awesome way to handle our waste, it consists of letting bacteria decompose our waste in a sealed container or generator, producing various byproducts like biogas or digestate that could be used as productive materials in the creation of other useful products.
  • Reduce, this is one of the most straightforward of all these ways to reduce waste, simply reduce your consumption of things you do not need and you will produce less waste overall. You don’t have to be a cheapskate, you only have to think before you buy (a great way to do that is using the 7-day rule, wait 7 days before you buy something to see if you really want it or need it, you will be surprised most of the time you stop wanting the item in just a few days), not only will you reduce waste, but you can be a lot more financially free.

What is the difference between composting organic waste and anaerobic digestion? The answer is simple, composting is the process of decomposing organic waste with oxygen present, while anaerobic digestion takes place without any oxygen present, neither air for that matter. The process of decomposing is quite similar, as we have seen before.

How to create a DIY Anaerobic Digestion device at home to naturally decompose your organic waste and produce useful methane and fertilizer that you can use for yourself? Well, they say a picture is worth a thousand words, and a video is composed of thousands of photos, so you may be interested in this video that will show you just that:

That’s it for handling waste, this is one of the most challenging things to change in one’s habits to achieve a sustainable lifestyle, as everyone produces waste, and rather a lot of it. How about we learn now what we can do to reduce our environmental impact when we go shopping?

The Three R's Of Reducing Waste Sustainable Living

how to shop with sustainability in mind

One of the best ways to shop sustainably is to buy local, prioritizing small businesses. Not only are you helping your local economy, entrepreneurs, and small families that risk a lot just to fulfill your needs every day, but you are also buying from people that produce their goods and services sustainably.

This is because small farmers and other types of businesses use more sustainable practices to produce their products, and the local farmer cares for its stock and treats it a lot more ethically and sustainably, the same holds true for the crops they grow. You are also saving the environment by demanding products that do not require such large transportations that have quite a carbon footprint over the long run.

One of the most important aspects of our lives that we need to change is how we treat the clothes we wear. Unfortunately, an alarmingly large amount of people do not know the real consequences that the current Fast Fashion industry has on our planet, most people do not even know what Fast Fashion is in the first place! So to refresh a little bit the subject, here are two of the most important reasons why Fast Fashion is so bad and it’s destroying our planet:

  1. Fast Fashion was born in the 90s, it is a business model that quickly tracks trends and turns them into clothes as fast as possible that are available for the customers to buy. It uses short manufacturing cycles that are very harmful to the environment and the workers and produces low-quality clothing that makes customers buy more and more, feeding consumerism and the buy-n-throw culture that pollutes our soil and waters with all the disposal that is generated from these thrown garments.
  2. It produces 10% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions and 20% of global wastewaters that pollute rivers and seas. Furthermore, 85% of all Fast Fashion garments are thrown in landfills each year, which combined with the fact that these garments are made from harmful, synthetic, and non-biodegradable materials, is a very scary fact. What’s worse, its terrible quality clothes, which are usually made from polyester, decompose leaving microplastics that will further pollute our waters and soil.

Here is where Slow Fashion comes into play:

  • Slow Fashion focuses on producing clothes with respect for the environment, people, and society. It uses short manufacturing cycles and fair trade, which is a system of certification that aims to ensure a set of standards are met in the production and supply of a product or ingredient, being the total opposite of Fast Fashion. This goes hand-in-hand with Ethical Fashion, respecting the workers and all the agents involved in the production process of the fashion garments.
  • Slow Fashion also searches for clothes that are produced with minimal environmental impact, and this is where Sustainable Fashion comes in. It searches for clothes that are made from biodegradable and organic materials, like organic ring-spun cotton and recycled materials, also producing high-quality garments avoiding unnecessary consumerism and the bu-n-throw culture that pollutes our soil and waters when the garments are thrown.

This is a very extensive topic that we have covered in many articles in our blog, so if you want to check our articles out feel free to search in our blog or in the links provided in the summary.

Buy Local And Prioritize Small Businesses For Living Sustainably

what is sustainable tourism? how to travel sustainably

Sustainable Tourism is defined as the type of tourism that cares for the environment, avoids highly polluting and impacting activities, for the socio-cultural identity of the place of destination, and the correct development of the regions visited.

Why is conventional tourism bad and why does it have to be changed? Well, these are 5 of the reasons conventional tourism is bad and needs to be changed:

  1. Tourism can oversaturate the place of destination, with too many people going to a single spot of the earth in a given season of the year, the destination can be easily oversaturated, with all the socio-economic and environmental impacts that this has on the receiving counterpart.
  2. It can cause resource overconsumption, tourists are famous for spending a lot of money on the place destination, staying in wonderful hotels, and partying all night. Although this is great for the tourist, it can lead to overconsumption of essential resources like water that the local population may not have easy access to.
  3. It leaves an enormous environmental footprint, to practice tourism people need to get to the place of destination in the first place, which, with our current methods of transporting, leaves an enormous environmental footprint on this planet. We are not saying you should travel riding a horse, especially overseas, but only that you should take in mind the environmental impact of getting to your destination and using that information in a rational way.
  4. The socio-economic impacts of tourism, this activity also has some quite deep social and economic impacts in the receiving part of tourism, and these impacts are not always positive. For example, it can make the locals have to move from their place of residence to make room for the new tourist infrastructures that are needed to hold the tourists that come in. Although this is not necessarily bad as it provides a more dynamic economy for the tourist receiving regions, and as long as you are contributing to the local economy and wellbeing of the locals (for example, by buying from local markets) you do not have to worry that much.
  5. The cultural implications, tourism can have great impacts on the local culture, making the tourist receiving regions adopt the western culture and food in order to please tourists. This is not only bad for the locals in a tourist destination, as they are losing their true identity, but also for the tourist who travels to learn about other cultures and ways of life.

We have, however, a few tips to follow the next time you’re traveling in order to abide by sustainable tourism, here are some tips to practice sustainable tourism with respect for the environment and the local destination:

  • Support for the local economy, this is a crucial step for the correct development of the places of destination. Always try to visit and buy from local markets and businesses, and don’t be afraid to give tips (except in the countries where that can be offensive), the goods and services can be very cheap in some locations, and even a small tip can make someone their day or even week. The main takeaway is that if you are going to visit a destination where the locals welcome you, you might as well contribute to their development and wellbeing.
  • Do not pollute unnecessarily, we haven’t figured out a way to conveniently move across continents of countries in a fully eco-friendly way yet, but there are better options than others to choose from. It’s the same for when you are in the place of your destination, you should not contribute to unnecessary pollution either, always try to choose the greener option and (this is a no-brainer) DO NOT EVER LITTER, many people still haven’t figured this out yet so feel free to call out others for this childish practice.
  • Research tourist destinations that are close to you, we know going to the Maldives can be a very tempting trip you want to be having, but have you looked into all the options that you have at your disposal and are closer to you? You may find better options that you didn’t even think about that do not require such a long (and fuel-consuming) trip, saving you a lot of money and reducing your carbon footprint. We are not saying you shouldn’t go to the Maldives ever, but you may be surprised about other tourist destinations close to you that you did not even know about.
  • Don’t touch it! this is a very common phrase written by many touristic monuments and structures worldwide, but it applies to many other aspects of tourist destinations. You should not touch, enter or interact with places or objects you are not allowed to, and you should call out anyone that tries to as not everyone seems to understand this simple phrase. You should also not venture out in places you are not supposed to be, like into the woods where you can get lost and disturb the local fauna.
  • Don’t stress out, traveling can be the bread and wine of many people, the energy of life, you should not turn it down completely in order to have the minimum impact possible. Just think that by reading about how to travel more sustainably, just by reading this article, you are doing more than 99% of the conventional tourists. You should not be afraid of traveling, this can be a very pleasing and memorable experience, you should just follow a few simple rules in order to reduce your environmental and socio-economic impact.

One important thing to remember is to not completely ditch travel, this is an experience that makes many people’s lives, and you should not abstain from it, as it can also benefit you in many other intellectual ways. If you follow our simple and straightforward tips, you can make sure to have as the green of an experience as you can have. Good luck with your next destination! (All Affiliate Links)

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What Is Sustainable Tourism and Why Is Conventional Tourism Bad?

can achieving a sustainable lifestyle be a realistic goal?

Many people think about the dreadful environmental situation that our world lives in today, as a consequence of our careless and selfish everyday choices that we do not seem to even care about; and they begin something called green anxiety, feeling totally overwhelmed and not knowing what to do to solve the problem or if it’s even solvable at all, to begin with.

If you feel like this, do not worry, achieving a sustainable lifestyle is not something impossible to do, you can even argue it is quite easy as long as you are barely committed and interested in changing your day-to-day choices. Every little action you make is a big change for the planet over the long run, so do not feel like your actions are worthless because they are not 😉

We have already reviewed the best ways to achieve a sustainable lifestyle, from the comfort of your own home, but how to actually begin to do all of that? Here are some mental tricks to help you in your journey towards a sustainable lifestyle?

It might be a little overwhelming at first, but you do not have to start all in at the same time, as we said earlier, it is the little changes in your day-to-day life that makes a very big difference in the future. And the combined effort of all us can make the ultimate difference that we need to save this planet.

So you can begin by cutting down a little bit of plastic use today, finding healthier diet alternatives tomorrow, and reading and informing yourself more about the environment… The things you can do are endless, and you do not have to do them all at once, so feel free to take your time.

And what better way to practice reading than with Blinkist! This wonderful service gives you access to more than 5,000 nonfiction books and 40 titles added each month that will help you cultivate your mind like never before, and it even lets you listen to these books if you don’t have the time to read. Check this link out and receive a free trial and a 20% discount if you want to buy this service! (Affiliate Link)

Get Informed To Help The Environment

summary

That’s it for today! This was more of a summary of our Sustainable Living category. If you enjoyed it remember you can share this blog with your friends using the buttons at the bottom of the page, what a better way to inform your friends about sustainability, right 😀 ?

We are thrilled to teach people all around the world 🙂 Also, did you really know what Fast Fashion really is and its terrible consequences for the environment, the planet, the workers, society, and the economy? Do you know exactly what the Slow Fashion or Sustainable Fashion movement is? You should really take a look at these articles about this forgotten and unknown but very urgent and important subject, click here to read „Can Fashion Ever Be Sustainable?”, Sustainable Fashion, Ethical Fashion, Slow Fashion or Fast Fashion 101 | How It’s Destroying Our Planet because knowledge is one of the most powerful strengths you can have, while ignorance is your worst weakness.

We also have a big surprise for you! Because we want to give you the right to know us better, we have prepared a carefully dedicated About Us page where we will tell you who we are, what our mission is, what we do, a closer look at our team, and many more things! Do not miss this opportunity and click here to check it out. Also, we invite you to take a look at our Pinterest, where we will pin everyday sustainable fashion-related content, clothing designs, and other things that you will surely love!

What Is Sustainable Tourism And When Did Sustainable Tourism Start?

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What Is Sustainable Tourism And When Did It Start?

what is sustainable tourism and when did it start?

table of contents

  1. what is sustainable living?
  2. what exactly is sustainable tourism? why is conventional tourism bad?
  3. when did sustainable tourism start?
  4. how to do sustainable tourism | travel sustainably
  5. summary

what is sustainable living?

In recent years, we have seen an increasing consciousness about the environmental footprint we leave on this planet, as a response to all the consequences our past and current actions have on the environment surrounding us. It is undeniable the impact we have had on this world, and the necessity to change it soon, and that is where sustainable living comes into play.

What is sustainable living, you may ask? Well, living sustainably consists of the actions we take in our day-to-day lives in order to reduce our environmental impact to a minimum, either by eating a sustainable diet, sustainable tourism, finding ways to reduce waste, consuming fewer things we don’t need… There are many options for us to choose from when it comes to living a more sustainable and environmentally friendly lifestyle.

We will be talking about a few ways you can do so right now from the comfort of your own home because achieving a sustainable lifestyle is not hard at all, all you have to do is to have the interest and care to just start changing your actions.

In conclusion, a sustainable lifestyle is one that aims to reduce our environmental footprint on this planet, a world that we are sadly destroying with our careless actions every day and one that we cannot ever replace. We highly recommend that you first check out How To Have A Sustainable Diet At Home. 

what exactly is sustainable tourism? why is conventional tourism bad?

Sustainable Tourism is defined as the type of tourism that cares for the environment, avoids highly polluting and impacting activities, for the socio-cultural identity of the place of destination, and the correct development of the regions visited.

According to the UN, sustainable tourism is a „Tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment, and host communities”.

You now know what sustainable tourism is, but, why is conventional tourism bad and why does it have to be changed? Well, these are 5 of the reasons conventional tourism is bad and needs to be changed:

  1. Tourism can oversaturate the place of destination, with too many people going to a single spot of the earth in a given season of the year, the destination can be easily oversaturated, with all the socio-economic and environmental impacts that this has on the receiving counterpart.
  2. It can cause resource overconsumption, tourists are famous for spending a lot of money on the place destination, staying in wonderful hotels, and partying all night. Although this is great for the tourist, it can lead to overconsumption of essential resources like water that the local population may not have easy access to.
  3. It leaves an enormous environmental footprint, to practice tourism people need to get to the place of destination in the first place, which, with our current methods of transporting, leaves an enormous environmental footprint on this planet. We are not saying you should travel riding a horse, especially overseas, but only that you should take in mind the environmental impact of getting to your destination and using that information in a rational way.
  4. The socio-economic impacts of tourism, this activity also has some quite deep social and economic impacts in the receiving part of tourism, and these impacts are not always positive. For example, it can make the locals have to move from their place of residence to make room for the new tourist infrastructures that are needed to hold the tourists that come in. Although this is not necessarily bad as it provides a more dynamic economy for the tourist receiving regions, and as long as you are contributing to the local economy and wellbeing of the locals (for example, by buying from local markets) you do not have to worry that much.
  5. The cultural implications, tourism can have great impacts on the local culture, making the tourist receiving regions adopt the western culture and food in order to please tourists. This is not only bad for the locals in a tourist destination, as they are losing their true identity, but also for the tourist who travels to learn about other cultures and ways of life.

Overall, conventional tourism has quite some cons that could be worked on, the most important obviously being its environmental impact. This is why sustainable tourism is a thing and why you should learn more about it if you are planning on going to a tourist destination anytime soon.

Now that you know why conventional tourism needs to be changed, now we will talk a little about when Sustainable Tourism started to give it a little bit of context and then what you can do to travel more sustainably, so, let’s go.

What Is Sustainable Tourism and Why Is Conventional Tourism Bad?

when did sustainable tourism start?

You know something about sustainable tourism now, but, what is its history? When did sustainable tourism start? We can trace back eco-tourism to the 90s and early 2000s when sustainable tourism became a more eco-friendly substitute for mass tourism the world was used to. It also came as an alternative that benefited local communities and the environment, creating the concept of ethical tourism.

In 2002, the World Tourism Organization launched a Sustainable Tourism program with the objective of assuring a fair development of the tourist receiving nations and the correct sustainable development that will assure the wellbeing of future generations to come.

As you can see, sustainable tourism is quite recent and it has evolved a lot from its original roots, and it still has a lot of room to evolve for the better. Now that you know this, let’s review what you can do in your own vacations so you can travel more sustainably.

how to do sustainable tourism | travel sustainably

How do travel sustainably? That is the true question, and it is not as hard to answer as you may think. Having said this, here are some tips to practice sustainable tourism with respect for the environment and the local destination:

  • Support for the local economy, this is a crucial step for the correct development of the places of destination. Always try to visit and buy from local markets and businesses, and don’t be afraid to give tips (except in the countries where that can be offensive), the goods and services can be very cheap in some locations, and even a small tip can make someone their day or even week. The main takeaway is that if you are going to visit a destination where the locals welcome you, you might as well contribute to their development and wellbeing.
  • Do not pollute unnecessarily, we haven’t figured out a way to conveniently move across continents of countries in a fully eco-friendly way yet, but there are better options than others to choose from. It’s the same for when you are in the place of your destination, you should not contribute to unnecessary pollution either, always try to choose the greener option and (this is a no-brainer) DO NOT EVER LITTER, many people still haven’t figured this out yet so feel free to call out others for this childish practice.
  • Research tourist destinations that are close to you, we know going to the Maldives can be a very tempting trip you want to be having, but have you looked into all the options that you have at your disposal and are closer to you? You may find better options that you didn’t even think about that do not require such a long (and fuel-consuming) trip, saving you a lot of money and reducing your carbon footprint. We are not saying you shouldn’t go to the Maldives ever, but you may be surprised about other tourist destinations close to you that you did not even know about.
  • Don’t touch it! this is a very common phrase written by many touristic monuments and structures worldwide, but it applies to many other aspects of tourist destinations. You should not touch, enter or interact with places or objects you are not allowed to, and you should call out anyone that tries to as not everyone seems to understand this simple phrase. You should also not venture out in places you are not supposed to be, like into the woods where you can get lost and disturb the local fauna.
  • Don’t stress out, traveling can be the bread and wine of many people, the energy of life, you should not turn it down completely in order to have the minimum impact possible. Just think that by reading about how to travel more sustainably, just by reading this article, you are doing more than 99% of the conventional tourists. You should not be afraid of traveling, this can be a very pleasing and memorable experience, you should just follow a few simple rules in order to reduce your environmental and socio-economic impact.

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How To Travel Sustainably Sustainable Tourism

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We hope you have learned a lot about sustainable tourism and how to travel more sustainably wherever you go. One important thing to remember is to not completely ditch travel, this is an experience that makes many people’s lives, and you should not abstain from it, as it can also benefit you in many other intellectual ways. If you follow our simple and straightforward tips, you can make sure to have as the green of an experience as you can have. Good luck with your next destination!

We are thrilled to teach people all around the world 🙂 Also, did you really know what Fast Fashion really is and its terrible consequences for the environment, the planet, the workers, society, and the economy? Do you know exactly what the Slow Fashion or Sustainable Fashion movement is? You should really take a look at these articles about this forgotten and unknown but very urgent and important subject, click here to read „Can Fashion Ever Be Sustainable?”, Sustainable Fashion, Ethical Fashion, Slow Fashion or Fast Fashion 101 | How It’s Destroying Our Planet because knowledge is one of the most powerful strengths you can have, while ignorance is your worst weakness.

We also have a big surprise for you! Because we want to give you the right to know us better, we have prepared a carefully dedicated About Us page where we will tell you who we are, what our mission is, what we do, a closer look at our team, and many more things! Do not miss this opportunity and click here to check it out. Also, we invite you to take a look at our Pinterest, where we will pin everyday sustainable fashion-related content, clothing designs, and other things that you will surely love!

Can Sustainable Agriculture Really Feed The World?

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Can Sustainable Agriculture Really Feed The World? Sustainable Living

can sustainable agriculture really feed our world? | Sustainable Living

table of contents

  1. what is sustainable living? why does a sustainable lifestyle matter?
  2. what is sustainable agriculture? how does it differ from regular agriculture?
  3. can sustainable agriculture really feed our world?
  4. best delivery sustainable meal options
  5. summary

what is sustainable living? why does a sustainable lifestyle matter?

In recent years, we have seen an increasing consciousness about the environmental footprint we leave on this planet, as a response to all the consequences our past and current actions have on the environment surrounding us. It is undeniable the impact we have had on this world, and the necessity to change it soon, and that is where sustainable living comes into play.

What is sustainable living, you may ask? Well, living sustainably consists of the actions we take in our day-to-day lives in order to reduce our environmental impact to a minimum, either by eating a sustainable diet, finding ways to reduce waste, consuming fewer things we don’t need… There are many options for us to choose from when it comes to living a more sustainable and environmentally friendly lifestyle.

We will be talking about a few ways you can do so right now from the comfort of your own home because achieving a sustainable lifestyle is not hard at all, all you have to do is to have the interest and care to just start changing your actions.

In conclusion, a sustainable lifestyle is one that aims to reduce our environmental footprint on this planet, a world that we are sadly destroying with our careless actions every day and one that we cannot ever replace. We highly recommend that you first check out How To Have A Sustainable Diet At Home. 

what is sustainable agriculture? how does it differ from regular agriculture?

Sustainable Agriculture is a method of growing crops that does not involve harmful practices that could damage our planet. It promotes growing food in a sustainable, environmentally friendly way that will not compromise the future generations and other living beings in this planet.

How does it do that? You may ask, well, it tries to minimize water usage, eliminate the use of harmful chemicals, promote soil health, the wellbeing of small farmers… It basically wants to produce food with the minimum impact on our society and planet, which is great for sustainable lifestyle enthusiasts like us!

It differs from regular agriculture in the sense that normal agriculture cares only about producing food, enough for its customers, that’s it; while sustainable agriculture focuses more on producing clean and environmentally friendly food that can also feed its customers, but with the minimal environmental impact possible.

In conclusion, both types of agriculture ultimately want to feed people, that’s the whole scope of growing food (obviously), but the sustainable agriculture plans to reduce all the environmental impacts of growing crops suppose (this practice has quite a high environmental footprint) and secure a sustainable future for the generations to come.

What Is Sustainable Agriculture And How Does It Differ From Regular Agriculture Sustainable Living

can sustainable agriculture really feed our world?

We have seen how conventional agriculture is focused more on producing higher amounts of food than sustainable agriculture, which focuses on producing food sustainably as its name implies. This means sustainable agriculture yields a lot less than conventional crop growing methods, right?

Well, not necessarily, sustainable agriculture focuses less on producing more amounts of food, that’s true, but that doesn’t mean it can’t compete with traditional agriculture. According to Rodale Institute, sustainable agriculture can even outperform regular agriculture in adverse weather conditions by 40%!

Not only that, but we also have to take into account that sustainable agriculture’s potential is not fully used yet, as this practice is not widespread and it still has a lot to learn and improvement potential. As technology advances, this practice will become a lot more efficient and cheap, that is just how the market works.

What is the conclusion? Well, sustainable agriculture can definitely feed the world, and it will become more apparent as this environmentally friendly crop-growing method becomes more refined and efficient.

best delivery sustainable meal options

Now that you know that it is possible to feed our population with sustainable agriculture and environmentally friendly foods, you may wonder what you can do to eat more sustainably, well, worry do not, because we have a few great options for sustainable food lovers that do not have the time to cook food at home. Here are the best home delivery meal services that also offer sustainable meal options:

  1. (US) Giant Food Grocery Delivery

    This online service is a great option to buy your sustainable groceries and have them delivered to your door to complement your sustainable diet.  This is a great option because it offers a great amount of flexibility and it lets you get the best deals on the groceries you buy. You can check this service from this link.

  2. (UK) Simply Cook

    This is a very creative service that sends you the ingredients of the food you order, and then you make it yourself at home. It is a great option for the DIY people, but also for the ones who don’t have enough time to completely prepare their own foods. You can order healthy and sustainable diet options, as well as fully vegan foods. Click here to check it out now.

  3. (US) Gobble

    This is one of our favorite options for the busy conscious consumer. With this service, you can pick the best sustainable diet option you want (they have really good gourmet options) and their team of professional chefs begin to make the food for you, then they deliver it and you have a delicious fresh-made sustainable meal! Learn how exactly this service works here.

  4. (CA) Chefs Plate

    This service lets you plan all the meals you will have weekly, while also putting an emphasis on healthy and sustainable diet meals, which is what you are going for. You can simply select your meal preferences and how many times you want it to be delivered to your home and that’s it, you can enjoy sustainable meals every day at a very affordable price. You can check this service out from this link.

  5. (CA) Hello Fresh

    The last online service we will be recommending to you is Hello Fresh, a service similar to Chefs Plate, with great sustainable diet options and a system where they will deliver the number of meals you want every week. They also have a group of qualified chefs preparing each meal, and they are offering a juicy promotion for conscious consumers like you right now. Click here to check it out.

As you can see, there are quite a few options here if you do not really enjoy cooking or you want to order sustainable food options from time to time. However, if you want to cook food yourself at home with sustainability in mind, you may want to check our article on how to shop more sustainably to save the planet.

Best Sustainable Delivery Meal Options

summary

We hope you have learned a lot today, the main takeaway here is that even if it doesn’t seem like it, sustainable agriculture can be quite effective at feeding our population, while also eliminating the great environmental footprint than regular agriculture leaves on this planet, this is great news!

We are thrilled to teach people all around the world 🙂 Also, did you really know what Fast Fashion really is and its terrible consequences for the environment, the planet, the workers, society, and the economy? Do you know exactly what the Slow Fashion or Sustainable Fashion movement is? You should really take a look at these articles about this forgotten and unknown but very urgent and important subject, click here to read „Can Fashion Ever Be Sustainable?”, Sustainable Fashion, Ethical Fashion, Slow Fashion or Fast Fashion 101 | How It’s Destroying Our Planet because knowledge is one of the most powerful strengths you can have, while ignorance is your worst weakness.

We also have a big surprise for you! Because we want to give you the right to know us better, we have prepared a carefully dedicated About Us page where we will tell you who we are, what our mission is, what we do, a closer look at our team, and many more things! Do not miss this opportunity and click here to check it out. Also, we invite you to take a look at our Pinterest, where we will pin everyday sustainable fashion-related content, clothing designs, and other things that you will surely love!

Can Sustainable Living Be A Realistic Goal? (Essays Of The Sustainable Lifestyle Blogger)

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Is Sustainable Living A Realistic Goal Essays Of The Sustainable Lifestyle Blogger

can sustainable living be a realistic goal (essays of the sustainable lifestyle blogger)

table of contents

  1. what is sustainable living?
  2. can achieving a sustainable lifestyle be a realistic goal?
  3. the best ways to achieve a sustainable lifestyle
  4. how to begin to construct a sustainable living lifestyle
  5. summary

what is sustainable living?

In recent years, we have seen an increasing consciousness about the environmental footprint we leave on this planet, as a response to all the consequences our past and current actions have on the environment surrounding us. It is undeniable the impact we have had on this world, and the necessity to change it soon, and that is where sustainable living comes into play.

What is sustainable living, you may ask? Well, living sustainably consists of the actions we take in our day-to-day lives in order to reduce our environmental impact to a minimum, either by eating a sustainable diet, finding ways to reduce waste, consuming fewer things we don’t need… There are many options for us to choose from when it comes to living a more sustainable and environmentally friendly lifestyle.

We will be talking about a few ways you can do so right now from the comfort of your own home because achieving a sustainable lifestyle is not hard at all, all you have to do is to have the interest and care to just start changing your actions.

In conclusion, a sustainable lifestyle is one that aims to reduce our environmental footprint on this planet, a world that we are sadly destroying with our careless actions every day and one that we cannot ever replace. We highly recommend that you first check out How To Have A Sustainable Diet At Home. 

can achieving a sustainable lifestyle be a realistic goal?

Many people think about the dreadful environmental situation that our world lives in today, as a consequence of our careless and selfish everyday choices that we do not seem to even care about; and they begin something called green anxiety, feeling totally overwhelmed and not knowing what to do to solve the problem or if it’s even solvable at all, to begin with.

If you feel like this, do not worry, achieving a sustainable lifestyle is not something impossible to do, you can even argue it is quite easy as long as you are barely committed and interested in changing your day-to-day choices. Every little action you make is a big change for the planet over the long run, so do not feel like your actions are worthless because they are not 😉

So, a big takeaway is that achieving a sustainable lifestyle is not hard, it is quite simple, and the hardest step in achieving sustainable living is actually starting, from then on it will be very easy for you to keep up your sustainable life choices.

Can Achieving A Sustainable Lifestyle Be Achievable Sustainable Living

the best ways to achieve a sustainable lifestyle

You should already know that achieving a sustainable and environmentally friendly lifestyle is absolutely possible, and it is not as hard as many people think it is. But, how exactly can you begin to change your habits in order to achieve sustainable living? Here are the best options to achieve a sustainable lifestyle right now:

1. Sustainable Diet

A sustainable diet is one that is focused on eating healthy food that also has little impact on the environment and has a low carbon footprint. It’s a diet that even if it promotes a healthy living style, it does focus a lot more on the environmental impact our food choices have and plans to reduce them to a minimum improving the overall life of our society and future generations.

But you may be thinking about how you can begin to eat more sustainably from the comfort of your home, do not worry, luckily for you we have some tips so you can begin changing your environmentally unfriendly diet to an environmentally friendly and healthy one. Having said this, here are some tips so you can begin to eat a sustainable diet at home:

  • Eat more fruits and veggies, these are not only healthy options that should be in everyone’s diet, but they are also one of the best environmentally friendly options out there. These produce much lower gas emissions and require fewer resources than other types of foods, so, feel free to eat as many fruits and vegetables as you want! Now you know why you should have listened to your mom when she told you to eat your vegetables when you were little.
  • Avoid highly processed foods, these are not only very bad for your health but their production and transportation have a big environmental footprint that you want to avoid taking part in. Always prioritize foods that are natural and unprocessed, you don’t have to exaggerate though (Don’t go out there eating vegetables directly out of the dirt).
  • Try to buy locally, as we said earlier, this is a great option because generally, it doesn’t matter as much what you eat because it is produced locally, on small farms, which always has a less environmental footprint than conventional supermarkets imported industrial foods, it also saves the carbon footprint transportation leaves. Plus, you are supporting small businesses from your local town or city, which is always a great thing.
  • Choose sustainable seafood, marine life is a great choice for our diets, it has many great nutrients that improve our health and lifespan overall, however, you should be careful when choosing seafood. Overexploitation is a very big problem for marine life as a whole, so you should try to buy seafood grown with aquaculture or captured artisanally, which is a sustainable and conscious way of consuming seafood.
  • Reduce your waste, buy only what you will eat and never throw out any food (this is a no-brainer), you should also compost the organic waste and avoid using plastics and single-use materials to package and store your food. This is a whole subject to talk about in itself, so if you want to learn more about it feel free to check the United Nation’s article on how to reduce your food waste.

These five tips on how to have a sustainable diet at home should work out fine, there are many other tips but as always we have presented you with the most important ones. Now that you know what you can begin doing at home to eat more sustainably, it is time to take action! Read about Sustainable Diets more in detail by checking our article about it.

2. Reducing Your Waste

There are many ways to achieve a sustainable lifestyle, one of them is of course reducing our waste, one of the most polluting and material byproducts of our existence. Doing so is no easy task either, but with just a few small changes in our habits, we can achieve a massive change for the better in this world. Having said this, here are the best ways to reduce waste and live more sustainably at home:

  • Recycle, one of the best ways of handling the waste we produce is by recycling it. Not only do we make sure our waste is not going to further pollute our rivers, seas, waters, and soil, but we also make sure that we give a second life to the waste, reducing the necessity to create more materials that will end up polluting our planet even more. Check out how easy it is to recycle with the Environmental Protection Agency’s article.
  • Compost, this is a great way of handling organic waste, like banana peels, coffee grounds and filters, eggshells… By composting at home you can make sure that your organic waste is not taking up unnecessary space in the landfill, and resources to transport it to the landfill, but also avoid polluting the air with methane that is produced in the landfill. Not only that, but you are also creating a new type of soil enrichment full of nutrients that help new plants grow and thrive, without the need for potentially harmful fertilizers and other man-made nutrients. Overall, composting is something that is really worth doing at home and could have many benefits to it, check this article out to dive deeper into this subject.
  • Reuse, an equally important step to reduce waste and the environmental impact we have on this planet, reusing something instead of throwing it out is an excellent option, saving not only the environment but also saving you money that you would have spent on something that you clearly did not need to buy. This is one of the most preferred methods of reducing waste, as people are economically incentivized to do it.
  • Anaerobic Digestion, this is a pretty interesting topic in itself and an awesome way to handle our waste, it consists of letting bacteria decompose our waste in a sealed container or generator, producing various byproducts like biogas or digestate that could be used as productive materials in the creation of other useful products.
  • Reduce, this is one of the most straightforward of all these ways to reduce waste, simply reduce your consumption of things you do not need and you will produce less waste overall. You don’t have to be a cheapskate, you only have to think before you buy (a great way to do that is using the 7-day rule, wait 7 days before you buy something to see if you really want it or need it, you will be surprised most of the time you stop wanting the item in just a few days), not only will you reduce waste, but you can be a lot more financially free.

Overall, these are the best and simple ways to reduce waste in your own home, we are going to go into more detail about all of them in a second, so you can learn more about them and how you can do them at home.

What better way to sustainably get rid of the things you do not need while also getting money for them than selling them online! You can buy and sell all kinds of items right now at AliexPress, check it now from this link (Affiliate Link), and you may find the item you were looking for all of this time.

3. Read For The Environment

One of the best ways of helping the environment and becoming a lot more sustainable is to inform yourself. It is simple to understand why: you will never change your habits for the better and become more sustainable if you do not know why or how to do it, that is one of the biggest problems in our world right now that need to be changed.

Read more articles on a sustainable lifestyle, how to become more environmentally friendly, etc. Proof that you probably do not know as much as you think you do, do you know what Fast Fashion is and why it is one of the most pollutant industries in the world, yet almost no one knows about it? If you did know, congratulations! But sadly the majority of people still have no idea of the transcendence of the fashion industry in our world. We advise you to read about it in our tens of articles on the subject, links are in the Summary.

An equally important thing is to spread awareness and talk with your friends and family from time to time about the importance of a sustainable lifestyle. Many people do not even know why a sustainable lifestyle is needed at all, which is quite a bit worrying, to say the least.

Overall, the best way to become sustainable is to get informed and inform others, because if people knew and comprehended the real transcendence of our actions on the world, everyone would be doing their best to reduce their carbon footprint and we wouldn’t be worrying that our planet will become inhabitable in the near future.

The Best Ways To Achieve Sustainable Living

how to begin to construct a sustainable living lifestyle

You know now the best ways to achieve a sustainable lifestyle from your own home, but how to actually begin to do all of that? Where can we start to change our life choices for the better for the environment and future generations?

Glad you asked that question, it might be a little overwhelming at first, but you do not have to start all in at the same time, as we said earlier, it is the little changes in your day-to-day life that makes a very big difference in the future. And the combined effort of all us can make the ultimate difference that we need to save this planet.

So you can begin by cutting down a little bit of plastic use today, finding healthier diet alternatives tomorrow, and reading and informing yourself more about the environment… The things you can do are endless, and you do not have to do them all at once, so feel free to take your time.

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How To Begin To Construct A Sustainable Lifestyle Sustainable Living

summary

We hope you have learned a lot today from this article, the main takeaway is that achieving a sustainable lifestyle is not something out of this world, it is perfectly achievable by anyone and all it takes is to begin changing your habits for the better. You also have to be careful not to fall on green anxiety, as there is no reason you should feel guilty for doing your best to improve this planet.

We are thrilled to teach people all around the world 🙂 Also, did you really know what Fast Fashion really is and its terrible consequences for the environment, the planet, the workers, society, and the economy? Do you know exactly what the Slow Fashion or Sustainable Fashion movement is? You should really take a look at these articles about this forgotten and unknown but very urgent and important subject, click here to read „Can Fashion Ever Be Sustainable?”, Sustainable Fashion, Ethical Fashion, Slow Fashion or Fast Fashion 101 | How It’s Destroying Our Planet because knowledge is one of the most powerful strengths you can have, while ignorance is your worst weakness.

We also have a big surprise for you! Because we want to give you the right to know us better, we have prepared a carefully dedicated About Us page where we will tell you who we are, what our mission is, what we do, a closer look at our team, and many more things! Do not miss this opportunity and click here to check it out. Also, we invite you to take a look at our Pinterest, where we will pin everyday sustainable fashion-related content, clothing designs, and other things that you will surely love!

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