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How To Go Green
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Renew. This was once the eco-warrior’s credo. Add to this: deconsume.
Deconsume sounds like Mahatma Gandhi’s mantra: Live simply, so that others may simply live. Easier said than done in urban settings, where economies are built on consumption and demand. So, how about green consumerism? Every time you spend a rupee, you vote for or against the environment.
Here are some ways to be eco-conscious in your everyday life:
Deconsume: It means you pare down. Eco-consciously examine your needs and indulgences, see what can be deleted from your shopping list. For example, if your modest-sized apartment complex decides to "deconsume" aerated drinks for a week, it still saves that much groundwater (manufacturing), plastic (packaging) and fuel (transport).
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Small choices go a long way:
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Watch what you eat:
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Watch your footprint:
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Eco-map your house:
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