The Depleting ozone layer, climate change, global warming, and resources depletion are becoming a daunting reality of the world today. The impact this causes and can possibly cause in the future can be highly ruinous for humans, the fauna as well as the environment. Thereby, it becomes absolutely crucial for us to adopt a sustainable way of life.

Sustainable living can be simply described as a way of living that is conscious of the impact it makes on the environment and its resources. It is an attempt to meet our present needs in a way that does not compromise the needs of the future generations to come.

Many of us use energy and create waste at an unsustainable rate. This is alarming and calls for us to take action now as what we do today will determine the course of humanity in the future.

Apparently, it can be extremely unnerving to try and reduce your environmental footprint; especially when it seems that not a lot of people would want to make those efforts. But, simple everyday altercations can aid you in living a sustainable life daily without involving a lot of extraordinary hassle.

We have come up with a list of ways that you can incorporate into your daily lives to live greener and happier.

A)Sustainable Living Within The House

• By saving energy, you can reduce your carbon footprint. You can do this by switching to energy-efficient light bulbs like CFLs and turning off the appliances when not in use or while leaving the room.
• We can use sunlight as much as possible. This will reduce our dependence on fossil fuels to generate electricity and; the bulbs and tube lights are going to last longer. This will also ensure lesser waste that goes to the landfills.
• Attempt making no food wastage. Cook as much as needed and in case of leftovers; try to save them for the next meal. You can also choose to compost your food waste.
• Use water consciously and avoid any wastage. You can use a dishwasher instead of handwashing. You can install water-saving aerator faucets. The waters used for boiling rice or pasta can be used to water plants.

B) Sustainable Commuting

• You can choose to walk or use a bicycle wherever possible.
• Organize carpools to work or other events.
• If you are looking to buy a new car; opt for electric-powered vehicles.
• Try to use public conveyance as much as possible.

C) Reuse As Much As Possible

• You can say no to plastic bottles or straws. Delete the use of plastic bags for shopping.
• Stop accepting disposable cutlery or napkins.
• Use reusable and eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastic. Carry your own tumbler or metal straw with you. Use cloth bags and carry them along with you while shopping.
• One can reuse tumblers and jars in the house to store things.

D) Go Paperless

• Print off documents only when necessary.
• You can avoid taking food paper bills.
• Send electronic wedding invitations.
• Recycle paper and reuse newspapers for different uses.
• Use a cloth instead of paper towels.
• You can always ask for minimal packaging while making purchases.

E) Wear Sustainable Clothing

• The Fashion industry creates a lot of waste. Especially, post the fast fashion culture; people tend to create a lot of clothing waste.
• Invest in high-quality apparel instead of buying fast fashion apparel that does not last more than a couple of times and adds up to a huge waste.
• Thrift shopping can be incorporated.
• Use unwearable clothes for other uses like dusting clothes.
• Donate the wearable clothes that you do not use anymore to the needy.

F) Eat Less Meat

• Meat production is responsible for enormous amounts of water use, pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and habitat destruction.
• By eating lesser meat or adopting vegetarianism, you can help to reduce the impact the meat industry has on the Earth.
• Turning into a vegan can be a sustainable way of living.

G) Technological Sustainability

• Use rechargeable batteries wherever possible.
• Consider using e-waste recycling plans when disposing of your electronics.
• One can install solar panels for electronic uses.
• Use solar energy charges for your smartphones and tablets.

Practice minimalism

• Minimalism means to make sure that everything you own and use is put to its maximum purpose.
• With a minimalistic lifestyle, you can recycle more and mindfully support eco-friendly items being produced so that overall sustainability is emphasized.

Plant More Trees

• With the simple idea of reducing, reusing, and recycling; one can make small but impactful changes in their life to live sustainably.