OPINION: I sick of the same circular climate change discussion. This is what I'm doing instead
As climate protests grew louder in 2019, I found myself yearning for a mass movement not of defiance but of sacrifice.
To come to the realisation that the lifestyle they've become accustomed to — through no fault of their own — is no longer sustainable. It also allows for people's differing economic and life circumstances. We're going to re-examine all aspects of our lives: from diet and purchasing habits, to leisure activities and super investments. There will be no gimmicky"my year without …" abstinence. Each commitment will be something we're willing to do forever from that point on.
We're also aiming to eliminate our standby power use. Simple things: switching the TV off at the wall, turning the wi-fi off overnight, etc. Using electricity more mindfully.
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