what actions can we take as citizens for a sustainable lifestyle?
Lisa: action on food and textiles. The way I live my life has a lot to do with the way I think it impacts on the environment. I’m vegan, which I believe uses less land to grow the food I need to support me; but there are some things whereLisa: action on food and textiles. The way I live my life has a lot to do with the way I think it impacts on the environment. I’m vegan, which I believe uses less land to grow the food I need to support me; but there are some things where I can’t do much about it, eg textiles. When I was studying, I wrote my dissertation on the environmental impact of textiles, including the growing of cotton, the manufacturing and dyeing processes; as a consumer I find it difficult to buy items that are sustainable, that are desirable, and that are affordable as well. It’s difficult for consumers to influence this – governments need to take action with manufacturers.
Rohit: action on transport. I don’t drive, I use the bus to get to work. But this impacts me greatly because it takes longer, the buses are often late and overcrowded. Governments need to take action to improve public transport because if they don’t there’s no incentive for people to use their cars.(more)(less)
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Role of the EU in the World, Sustainable Development, Future of Europe
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