Planned obsolescence and perceived obsolescence have been behind much of the biggest driving forces in consumerism as we know it today. Next time you 'need' to buy something, think about which one it falls under?
We understand it can all seem a little overwhelming, and there are so many things going on in the world at the moment. There are so many changes, so much to be unsure about...? So the big question is where to start? Simple answer: Start exactly where you are. But START! That is the main thing....just start.
Confused about light bulbs, I don’t blame you…as with everything else the efficiency and benefits that technology apparently brings has moved us far away from the simple 40w, 60w and 100 watt bulb!
According to forecasters, the e-commerce business will reach over $4.5 trillion when 2021 arrives, a 246% increase within the past six years. Retailers are adjusting to digital orders, and so too will the packaging. The environmental impact will grow larger as more people shop online, as will the enormous flow of plastic packaging, bubble wrap and other packaging waste that is discarded throughout the supply chain.
Yes we do need to stay home and we do need to stay safe, but how many things are continuously thrown on the back-burner because of our busy lifestyles? So why not use this time to regroup, rethink, readjust and realign our focus?
We need to change this narrative - but how - to achieve sustainability it is vital to review our consumption habits. We can all become environmentally aware and we can all find ways that fit in with our unique lifestyles.
'Compared to paper grocery bags, plastic grocery bags consume 40 percent less energy, generate 80 percent less solid waste, produce 70 percent fewer atmospheric emissions, and release up to 94 percent fewer waterborne wastes.'
BPA is a man-made compound that has been around for over a hundred years and can be found in food, toiletries, lining canned foods, plastic packaging household items, sports equipment and more. Its basic job is to strengthen whatever item it is included in. In plastics, it makes them stronger and more resilient – hardening them to the rigours of daily life, hence BPA has been found in drink bottles and food containers.
Living sustainably can seem overwhelming, especially with increasing amounts of often conflicting information available online and in the media regarding how to live sustainably and the statistics regarding the decline of our environment. One of the simplest ways to begin is by reducing single-single use items that are purchased by you and your family.