Become an eco-minimalist for simpler & greener life. Minimalism can help you to sustain an eco-friendly lifestyle & here’s how. 9 ways in which minimalism can make your sustainable journey easier.
buying less
When you switch to a minimalistic approach you buy less & only when you truly need it. Minimizing your consumption can have true benefits on your mental health, your wallet, and the planet. To change the world we need to change the way we think about consumption, we need to evaluate our purchases & minimalism helps you to focus on the purpose of owning rather than the ownership itself.
less is enough
Less is more – the motto of minimalism, but the truth is that less is enough. We don’t need to have more in spite of the messages that consumeristic culture is feeding us.
We buy too many clothes. Maybe what you already have in your wardrobe is enough?
We buy too much food. Is your fridge empty? How much food waste are you producing?
Get to know your enough & keep it in mind when shopping.
slowing down
In the western world, we consume too much, too much clothing, too much content, and too many distractions. Simplifying & slowing down gives you time & mental capacity to reflect on what’s important to you, what makes you happy & what has real value to you. It helps to stay true to your priorities & lifestyle choices.
what with the hoarding
The problem starts with the “what if I need this later”: cupboards full of glass jars, drawers full of gift bags & the urge to save everything that may be of use in the future.
This awareness of consumption can make you feel like nothing can go to waste, which is partly true & noble, but it can also be unhealthy. With a minimalistic approach, you become more aware of your habits & things you need. This can help you choose which things will be helpful in the future and which you should get rid of plus the estimated quantity.
Don’t throw them out, here you can find some tips on eco-friendly decluttering.
aesthetic for eco minimalist
The minimalism aesthetic often goes together with the sustainability movement aesthetics, but it’s not at all about aesthetics. Simplicity can be colourful, it’s about intentionality, not the specific look. It’s about choosing what really matters & what’s important to you.
That said if this aesthetic inspires and motivates you, use it. Neutral colours create a calmer ambience. Often time minimalistic aesthetics correlates with nature & makes you feel more intoned. At last, the simple clear spaces help you keep a clear mind (or at least they don’t add to the chaos).
only things you love
The minimalistic approach allows you to surround yourself with things you truly appreciate. This makes you care more about them, value them more & take care of them. As a result, they will last longer, they won’t go out of style & they will be a long-lasting source of joy for you.
Of course not everything will bring you joy, you also need some practical stuff but then make sure they will serve you a long time, which brings us to the next point.
quality over quantity
Investing in higher quality instead of buying cheaper items gives you the feel of luxury, it’s better to have one thing that will serve you for years than something that you need to change often due to lack of quality.
It takes a lot off of your plate, it saves you mental capacity because you don’t have to worry about the need to buy new. It saves you money because even though you need to spend more at once it’s more affordable when you look at the cost per use.
And of course, we need to mention all the bad quality items that would end up in the landfill, if you choose the quantity root.
using things up
Owning fewer allows you to use products at full capacity, and use things up before buying new ones. This way you’ll avoid products going bad & stocking your cabins with half-empty packaging. It will also enhance the life of the objects that you own.
eco minimalist values
Lastly, you need to remember that what’s truly important are the things that aren’t material. When you’re on vacation focus on creating memories instead of buying souvenirs, the same goes for presents.
Choosing experiences over material things will make your life more interesting, your house less cluttered & your relationships fulfilled.
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