The era in which we live has been regarded as the “anthropocene” for a reason. The root “anthro-” means human, humanoid, human-like. In other words, we are existing in a period in which humans and our actions dramatically affect the landscape.
This episode is about living more sustainably. We’re going to discuss what sustainability is and what incorporating some of the philosophy of sustainable living into our lives can do for us.
Here are two reasons why you should listen to the full episode.
- Discover what it means to live sustainably.
- Learn how you can make a real difference in your environment.
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Episode Highlights
What is Sustainability?
- Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of those in the future to meet their own needs.
- Taking only what you need and from the environment.
What is the Tragedy of the Commons?
- A way to conceptualize what happens when we don’t create harmony between the environmental, social, and economic elements of our community.
- When we create no boundaries surrounding access to resources, those resources aren’t going to last long. Everyone is going to act in their own self-interest and take as many resources as they can.
- This leaves very little for future generations.
What Does This Have To Do With Me?
- The conditions for creating a more sustainable global community begin with local efforts and individual behaviors.
- Sustainability means less struggle and more prosperity.
What Can We Do?
- Acknowledge that the actions of consumers drive the market.
- Begin composting some of your food waste at home.
- Start a small garden.
5 Powerful Quotes
- “Sustainability requires a balance of the environmental, social, and economic factors that make up a society.”
- “Sustainability is not extremism, but rather harmony between the elements that make up a human society.”
- “Making economic choices that acknowledge the environmental consequences of our actions is more than just for the purpose of saving a few trees.”
- “The value in making these decisions and, in some cases, sacrifices, lies in our ability to thrive and recover from environmental disasters or a pandemic.”
- “Making our world a little bit more livable for ourselves and future generations begins with the decisions that we make every day.”
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