Has one of your New Year’s resolutions been to lead a more sustainable and planet-friendly lifestyle?
Adopting a more sustainable lifestyle not only benefits the planet, but also our own health and well-being; However, adapting to these changes can become a challenge since changing habits always takes effort. Here, we offer some tips to make the transition easier and not only be able to fulfill this purpose, but also maintain it in the long term.
The first thing is to be aware that every small gesture counts and that it is better to set realistic goals that we can achieve, rather than going for a big a more difficult change, that can frustrate us. You can start with the basics, those small, well-known and easy-to-implement actions: take reusable bags to the supermarket, reduce plastic consumption, try to reuse and, of course, recycle.
Training is important, the more you know, the more you can do. Learning about the environmental impacts of our daily choices will make us aware of the importance of our decisions and keep us motivated.
Looking for more sustainable alternatives will be more difficult work, although the growing demand makes it increasingly easier to find more ecological alternatives to the products we usually use, such as cleaning products, personal care products, kitchen items, fashion…
The changes in what we eat will be a gesture of special importance, since one of the greatest challenges we face is the sustainability of the food system and its ability to meet the needs of a constantly increasing population. It is not necessary to make drastic changes immediately, but rather to integrate more sustainable alternatives such as alternative protein products, among which the production of cultivated meat is destined to stand out, thanks to the lower use of natural resources for its production.
Experiment and find foods that you enjoy and that are beneficial for both you and the environment, the offer we have on the market is increasingly larger and more varied. In the increasingly near future, cultivated meat will also be part of the available options.
Turn changes into routines
Consistency, as in any purpose, will be key to achieving it, since the objective is to convert new habits into daily routines so that they become automatic. However, it is necessary to keep in mind that sustainability does not have to be perfect to be useful; It is better that we be flexible with ourselves and adjust the approach when necessary. Aspiring to totality can make us give up if we find it too difficult. Instead, adapting our aspirations to the circumstances and looking for simpler solutions and alternatives to the obstacles we encounter will allow us to move forward.
Relying on a community of people who share the same objectives can be very useful, especially to carry out actions that require more effort. Sharing experiences and receiving support can make the transition easier, and connecting with people who share your values will consolidate them and serve as an engine for change.
And don’t forget to focus on the personal rewards you reap from adopting a more sustainable lifestyle, whether that’s enjoying fresh, local foods, reducing your expenses, or simply feeling good about contributing to the well-being of the planet. Find pleasure in the changes you are making and they will stay in your life forever.
At BioTech Foods we will continue with the development of cultured meat production so that the options for choosing responsible and sustainable consumption are increasingly broader and more accessible.
