The earth provides us with everything we need, but we have to use the resources we have carefully as some of them are non-replenishable. Some of our daily activities aren’t necessary, so by making a small change in these habits, we can reduce and possibly stop conditions such as climate change. This way, we will be able to provide a better lifestyle for our future generations and extend the lifetime of our planet. These reasons inspired me to take the first step towards our future and have a sustainable house.
I started by switching off appliances when they were not in use. Just by paying close attention to this, I realised how much energy was wasted. At this point, it had become a habit to leave everything turned on. But by paying attention, I was able to put a stop to this indiscretion.
After changing my mannerisms once, it wasn’t so difficult to do it again. This time, I stopped wasting clothes. Every time I cleaned out my closet, a tonne of clothes were frittered away. So, I decided to donate them instead. This not only put a smile on someone’s face but also helped prevent the waste of good clothes.
I saw immediately that a small change can make a big difference. I began by telling my family about this, and soon after I moved on to inform my friends and neighbors. Now they have made this change in their household too, and by continuing to spread the word, we can get the news to everyone.
I made a difference by modifying three of my habits, but there is a lot more to do. I know that as time passes, I will continue to make other changes and stay determined to save the planet. By putting in some additional effort, we can reach our goal.
