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Minimalism, in a nutshell means living simply, by making sure that everything you own and use is put to its maximum purpose. Sustainable living goes hand in hand with minimalism. With a minimalist lifestyle, you changing your priorities and you are being more mindful of the brands you support. The most common misconceptions about minimalist: not buying anything new, houses with white empty spaces, and having only 100 items. But in reality, it’s so much different. The burden of consumption is no longer that scary for them. Minimalists go with their day without comparing their material possessions (clothes, cars, technology etc.) They are focusing on things that really matter. But also, they saving a lot of money by purchasing items that serve for years instead of couple months. At its core, minimalist lifestyle is surrounding yourself with things that have real value. Things that make you happy and let you enjoy your life. sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIes-3iAJIU https://www...

For people who are tired of big supermarkets and who care about the planet, zero waste grocery stores are ideal. The idea is very simple: store sells food without packaging in an effort to reduce the tool of plastic on the environment.  Shopping becomes more personal and more meaningful. You start to value quality of products not look of their package.  You bring your own containers and you fill everything up by yourself. Goods are stored in clear self-service bins or dispensers. Shops offer all sorts of staples by weight, from raisins to flour to olive oil to shampoo. There’s not a piece of plastic wrap in sight. And most importantly food is much healthier then food offered by discount shops. Goods are usually organic, bio and they are coming from sustainable brands. It often ends up so much cheaper because you’re not paying for the packaging (advertising + branding that goes with it). This idea spread across the world. Even in Warsaw, here are some examples: Deko Zakupy (Wło...

In the 21 st century for many people it’s important to safe our planet from the dangerous consequences of global warming. One of the ways to ensure it is to change our way of living. That’s when it comes the idea of sustainability. 20 years ago, scientists from Sweden developed definition of sustainability with 4 basic principles: REDUCE -         “carbon footprint” -        dependance on heavy metals -        dependance on synthetic chemicals -        destruction of nature   By following these 4 rules you will make a major change. Moreover, sustainability most commonly means: maintaining the world we live in. By taking this lifestyle we are encourage to minimize use of Earth’s resources and reduce the damage of human and environmental interactions. Sustainable living aims to achieve an environmental balance. It expects us to return to the earth whatever we ...

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