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In reply to the discussion: This is why the Earth is screwed. And no, your Tesla and digital thermostat don't help. [View all]meadowlander
(4,388 posts)Minimalism, Marie Kondo-ing, tiny homes, childless by choice, Meatless Mondays, buy nothing challenges, Victory gardening, buying secondhand and repairing what you have instead of replacing it, multi-generational living, fixing pets and only adopting instead of buying them, plant-based meat substitutes, toy and tool libraries, living in townhouses in walkable communities instead of detached suburban houses, digital rather than physical ownership of media have all been massive trends among people under 30.
EVs are less versatile than combustion engines, organic food costs more and recycling is a pain in the backside so yes, they do impact peoples' lives in a negative way. When I was growing up in the 80s everyone ate strawberries all December without a moment's thought. Does it diminish my life to only eat strawberries in June now? Yes, it does a little.
And yet more and more people are choosing to do these things because they are the right thing to do. And a billion billion tiny actions and sacrifices from all of us are what we need to save the planet not one sweeping edict.
You don't have to stick a gun to someone's head to get them to give a shit about the planet. Most people already do. And good governance and cultural shifts can move mountains.