As the year turns to a new page, many people also want to turn over a new leaf. New Year's resolutions abound. People are eager to improve, from getting healthier to becoming wiser.
For some, improving means switching to a more sustainable lifestyle. As people learn of their impact, they want sustainable products. A survey found that 63% of over 10,000 global consumers prefer greener options.
Embracing the Environment
Sustainable brands like Likha raise awareness through their products and communication. Transparency in the supply chain enhances consumer interest. Likha's products are made by local artisans in the Philippines. They use sustainably sourced materials. They are responsibly made. They demonstrate that design, inclusion, and tradition can drive innovation and change.
Transitioning to sustainability involves collaboration among companies, governments, and individuals. The U.S. is progressing toward renewable energy sources. Eco-friendly systems are more viable now. Corporate sustainability, government incentives, and tech innovations are driving this. Evaluations and reports on climate risks help organizations improve sustainability. They can then outdo less eco-friendly competitors.
Small Steps, Big Impact
The home plays a significant role in this eco-shift. Even minor efforts to switch to a sustainable lifestyle can massively impact society. We must do it correctly, collectively, and consistently. Here are some tips to join this worthy bandwagon. Read on for ideas for a greener, more sustainable life in 2025 and beyond.
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Artisanal Home Décor
Four hundred thirty million tons of plastic are produced annually. Two-thirds of these end up in landfills and oceans, and some also enter the human food chain. Single-use plastics, microplastics, and other non-biodegradable plastics harm the environment, the climate, and human health and cause pollution.
Unfortunately, many manufacturers make decorative items in the home from plastic. To help reduce plastic use, switch to eco-friendly decor alternatives. For example, artisanal home decor uses responsibly sourced wood. It also uses natural fibers, capiz shells, and mother-of-pearl. It also uses recycled materials. For instance, you can adorn your walls with handwoven wall baskets. Other options are wicker vases, capiz trays, garden leaves, twigs, and flowers.
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Ethical Tote Bags
Plastic packaging is touted to be the world's largest producer of single-use plastic. Instead of using plastic bags, why not switch to ethical tote bags? Help curb plastic use by toting handwoven clutches and handbags. Made with natural fibers like abaca, sea grass, or straw, these receptacles are elegant. Impeccably handwoven, they meld style with substance.
Fashion attracts worldwide attention but damages the environment. It generates 10% of global carbon emissions and causes 85% of textiles to end up in landfills. Each year, 500,000 tons of microfiber—equal to 50 billion plastic bottles—pollute the oceans.
These statistics add up to the fashion industry's adverse effects on the planet. Other fashion companies have started to investigate eco-friendly practices. Yet, it remains a challenge.
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Sustainable Jewelry
Single-use plastic is also used in bags, clothes, and other garments. It is also in accessories and fashion jewelry.
Choosing sustainable jewelry avoids harmful plastic. For example, you can switch to attractive mother-of-pearl bangles carved by master artisans. You can also don bold wooden bead necklaces and Capiz shell chokers. Pearl drop earrings in various colors and designs will also turn heads.
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Wooden Dinnerware
Another way to be plastic-neutral at home is to use wooden dinnerware. Ditch single-use plastic utensils and opt for heirloom cutlery. Also, remove disposable plates and switch to acacia wood plates and dishes.
Acacia wood is an excellent hardwood for dinnerware. It is durable, eco-friendly, and resistant to heat and scratches. So, it's a good material for chopping boards and serving dishes. Its rich, natural grain and golden hue make it an attractive backdrop for food and other dinner fare. Wooden dishes and tableware give a modern table a natural, warm vibe.
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Woven Storage Baskets
If you like order and neatness at home, you want storage. Storage is vital for keeping your belongings in their proper places. Storage containers are home staples. You can use them to file books, magazines, and documents or to store your kids' toys. These containers have many uses, from the kitchen to the bedroom, the laundry, and the yard.
It’s good that modern woven storage baskets combine form and function. With these, you can do away with plastic bins that cause harm to you and the planet. You will have the needed storage. It includes cute animal planters, trinket trays, and larger rattan and seagrass baskets. There are sustainable storage options, like tabletop catchalls. They can hold car and house keys. Also, there are floor baskets with handles. They can transport laundry, pet gear, and other items for storage.
Switch to Sustainability
Changing a lifestyle can be challenging at first. It may take time to get used to sustainable alternatives at home. Yet, when you consider how it can help save the environment, the growing pains are worth it. For example, it was once deemed impossible when man landed on the moon. Now, saving the world one sustainable item at a time is possible. Remember, one small step for man is one giant leap for mankind.