What inspired you to embrace eco-friendly practices and make a shift towards sustainability?
10yrs back it was a conversation with a friend who was frustrated that enough people weren’t segregating waste & no one was even demanding recycling bins in the community even though we live in an educated society, which really hit home for me & I started my journey towards a more conscious lifestyle .
What are the primary steps you take to integrate eco-friendly practices into your lifestyle?
Reduce, Reduce, Reduce is my Mantra, We Compost our Wet kitchen waste, Recycle our dry waste, Buy products in Bulk & in reusable containers & bags to avoid any single use plastic , Make our own Natural home cleaners , Thrift/Borrow what we need sparingly, Donate what we don’t need anymore & Repair what can be repaired & Lastly, Live a ‘Need Over Want’ Lifestyle as much as we can.
Share some of the most effortless yet impactful eco-friendly changes you’ve made in your daily routine.
Always carrying my Own water bottle & snacks so I don’t end up buying bottled water or buy something in disposables when i am hungry on the go. Carrying my Reusable bags & containers in my Car so i am always prepared whenever need to go for a grocery run.
What difficulties have you encountered while striving to live in an environmentally conscious manner ?
Well the 1st major step to living a sustainable lifestyle is to bring your own family on board & train your help at home, it seemed too many changes in the beginning but gradually everything settled down & now it’s a way of life! It is like Going Vegan or deciding to train 3/4 times a week, requires Consistency& a system in place, that’s all
Describe a rewarding moment on your sustainability journey
The Most Rewarding moment for me was being chosen to represent Beekeepers Association UAE at the International Meeting of Young Beekeepers in Slovenia as a Mentor this year in July 2023.
What are some misconceptions about being eco-friendly that you’d like to debunk?
I think one of the biggest misconceptions is that individual actions do not have an impact, that is not true, individuals have the power to make economic shifts, if one stops demanding for Plastic disposables then definitely the supply pattern will change ( which we are seeing so much with rise on leaf/bagasse plates, plant based leather etc.) that is the power individual actions hold!
From your perspective, how does technology contribute to the promotion of sustainable practices and attitudes?
I think Technology can play a huge role in our fast paced life, I remember reading somewhere that technology should be used effectively to so we have more time to grow our own gardens & live a more Sustainable life, that really resonated with me
How do you plan on continuing your sustainability journey? What other aspects do you plan to change?
I am definitely working towards ways which will have a bigger impact on Social & Economic Policies which impact the environment adversely. As far as individual actions go I want to get my own Bee hives in the near future
Lastly, how do you think we can ensure that eco-friendly options and choices are available and attainable for a diverse range of individuals?
I think a big part of this answer is Producing Locally & Supporting Small businesses & entrepreneurs. It is a win -win, local businesses will use the resources native to that particular region giving jobs to the community & conserving the environment around them rather than polluting it or mass producing & exhausting the resources available in that region.