Easy sustainable changes

In the beginning of year 2024, I had decided that I will start living sustainably. Write from the beginning of this year. I started various ways by which I will adapt to sustainable living.

Based on what I read I started making some changes in my lifestyle. These are some of the changes which I made in my lifestyle which are proven to be sustainable habits.

1. I bought cotton handkerchief so that I can stop using paper towels on tissue papers.  As of today, I have completely stopped using paper towels. Now I only use the cotton handkerchief which is washable and reusable.

2. I had a lot of plastic bottles in my household. These plastic bottles were sustainable and reusible. However, I had given these plastic bottles for recycling.  I purchased steel bottles instead of cheap and fancy  looking plastic bottles. The stainless steel bottles are not only sustainable and reusable,  they are also long-lasting. They will not contribute to micro plastics.

3. I have stopped buying from fast fashion stores. I learned that fast fashion industry contributes to a lot of pollution in the sea and it also leads to landfills. This is why I have stopped buying from fast fashion stores. So my contribution to landfills and pollution to the sea would get minimised.

4. I have stopped buying artificial manmade fibres such as polyester and gorgette. Polyester and gorgette fabrics are made from artificial fibres essentially various variants of plastic.  When we wash these artificial fabrics, they leach out microplastics. By limiting the use of polyester and Georgie. I have tried to minimise my contribution to microphones.

5. Whenever I am purchasing clothes, I ensure that I am purchasing only natural fibres. Natural fibres such as cotton and silk are widely produced in my country. These fibres are affordable in my country and are also easily available. I am purchasing only these fibres, because these are sustainable, long-lasting, they look elegant and also they are locally made.

6. I have restricted my purchases in this year. I had decided that I will purchase only one article in a month. That article could be a top wear,  a bottom wear, or a fashion accessory. This is how I have been focusing on quality instead of quantity.

7. I have focused on creating my capsule wardrobe. I had been trying to create my capsule. Wardrobe, for almost 5 to 6 years now. This year I have decided that towards the end of 2024. My capsule wardrobe would be ready, though it may not be possible to create.  My capsule wardrobe by the end of this year. I am certain that almost 80% of my wardrobe would be closer to making a minimalistic wardrobe.

8. I have stopped buying festive wear clothes which can be worn only a couple of times during the year. 

9. I earlier had denims at least in 3 colors or fits. During last few years, I had donated the old denims. Now I have only 1 pair. I do not intend to buy an additional pair.

10. This year when I bought a pair of jeans, I bought a classic style which is not on trend but will also not go out of style. I specifically purchased a dark colored pair after learning that light washed denims consume a lot of water during the manufacturing process as compared with the dark colored pair.

These changes were easy to implement and are effective. In 2025, I plan to find more ways for sustainable living. 

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