Green Sensibilities - Earth Day Special
Last year I visited Jim Corbett, the national park, after ten years and my heart sank. The majestic rivers and the lush forests that I once was mesmerized with had disappeared. It got replaced with a creek which dried up more often, and the woods less dense.
Our current lifestyle and consumption patterns are taking a heavy toll on the environment, causing irreversible damage and threatening the very existence of life on earth. In such a situation replacing unsustainable choices for responsible ones is not merely a matter of choice rather a necessity. Some easy trades can be made for everyday environmentalism.
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“Infinite growth of material consumption in a finite world is an impossibility.” – E.F. Schumacher
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Eating more plant-based meals. They say that the food you eat can either be the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison. Following a plant-based diet has been scientifically shown to have a lower carbon footprint than a meat-based diet. Try incorporating more vegetables, fruits, legumes, and grains into your meals. It will not only help the planet but also keep you individually healthy and fit.
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Products cover hundreds of miles before reaching your door. Sourced from one location, manufactured at a different location and sold at another location involves a huge carbon footprint and money. Buying local products will eliminate this wasteful practice and help the environment and economy. It also creates a sense of community and connection between producers and consumers. Thus, buying local is a small way to make a big impact.
We often confuse simplicity with ease without realizing that it takes a lot of effort to be intentional. It is heartbreaking to see the damage that has already been done but also gives hope that we all have the ability to make a difference, no matter how small our contributions may seem. This earth day calculate your carbon footprint using the link below, do your part and preserve the planet.
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