Sustainable Lifestyle: A Path towards Environmental Sustainability and Sustainable Development
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https://doi.org/10.54741/mjar.3.4.8Keywords:
sustainable lifestyle, sustainable development, environmental sustainabilityAbstract
The idea of sustainable life is thought to have reached its usefulness limit. A sustainable lifestyle is a critical component of achieving environmental and economic sustainability. It entails a comprehensive approach to daily decisions and actions that reduce negative environmental impacts while improving individual and societal well-being. This paper delves into the essential components of a sustainable lifestyle, such as responsible consumption, reduced waste output, energy efficiency, water conservation and a shift toward environmentally conscious mobility. Adopting such a way of life not only saves natural resources, but it also promotes a healthier, more equal, and resilient society. Individuals can contribute to a harmonious cohabitation between humans and the environment by aligning personal beliefs with sustainable actions, paving the way for a more sustainable and prosperous future. This possibility is explored in this paper and tries to provide a path ahead for renewing our current knowledge and approach towards sustainable lifestyle.
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