Question as a title Is sustainable living really sustainable?
Background Our world today suffers from the effects of climate change from the effects of pollution. As a progressing society, many of us have come to realize that sustainable living is the right way to go in order to stop and lessen the effects of climate change. According to UNEP, sustainable living means understanding how our lifestyle choices impact the world around us and finding ways for everyone to live better and lighter. However, as easy as it seems, it may be hard for some people, depending on their quality of life. Issue 1 It may be too expensive for some people to afford living sustainably. No matter how beneficial it could be, it really isn’t cheap, and this especially goes to those facing economic difficulties. Of course there would be a reason why they are expensive, however, many companies tend to make their products overpriced, making people have less motivation to live more sustainably. Issue 2 As of now, there isn’t much availability on sustainable shops. Some areas in big countries have started implementing the idea of sustainable shops, in which you only need to bring containers to fill up your desired product (e.g. cereal, etc). However, most countries haven’t even grasped upon the topic of sustainable living, making it impossible for someone to switch even if they really wanted to. Personal perspective Sustainable living is definitely something that can make our environment a better place, but it may not be suitable for everyone right now because there are many setbacks and limitations. However, as we progress as a society, I think that it is very possible to switch to sustainable living. Course of action Bring more awareness on climate change & sustainable living, suggest the government to support sustainable shops, making more affordable eco-friendly products Sources https://ecowarriorprincess.net/2019/06/main-barriers- sustainable-living-how-to-overcome/