{"id":996,"date":"2024-04-23T22:10:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T22:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upmail.co.in\/kindhubs\/holistic-sustainable-change\/"},"modified":"2024-11-06T12:04:29","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T12:04:29","slug":"holistic-sustainable-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upmail.co.in\/kindhubs\/holistic-sustainable-change\/","title":{"rendered":"How to cultivate a more sustainable life \u2013 the real impact of a holistic focus. "},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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The big picture.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Continuing our discussion on how to cultivate a more sustainable life<\/a>, let\u2019s delve into more detail on the holistic part of the equation. What does holistic mean? What does it mean to make holistic choices? How does this connect to a sustainable lifestyle? Let\u2019s explore!<\/p>\n

Holistic choices are ones which encompass both a life-centric and earth-centric focus. These are choices that have an impact on both earth and life. Most choices impact both aspects but for them to be holistic, it implies that the impact is more balanced across both areas. <\/p>\n

You may recall in part 1 of this series<\/a>, we discussed that in our modern world products have been separated from the manufacturing process. So much so, that It is no longer obvious what goes into producing those beautifully packaged items on the store shelves. Fast fashion<\/em> is an example of this with brands luring the consumer with fancy marketing, rapid clothing cycles, and preyed on our interest in looking good. They hide the ugliness of production realities and this lack of transparency results in depriving the consumer of the ability to make an active choice in whether to be a part of human or animal suffering. <\/p>\n

Let\u2019s explore the holistic decision making points using fast fashion as an example.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A holistic approach in fast fashion involves a combination of life-focused and earth-focused change.<\/h3>\n

Life-focused considerations.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Clothing and beauty\u2019s connection to life-focused choices may not be as obvious at first glance, but when we pause to think about materials like leather and wool, the connection to animals starts to become clearer. <\/p>\n

Here are some facts to consider:<\/strong> <\/p>\n