Recently, I;ve seen creators listing all of the ways they have not been completely ethical on their conscious living journey. I think it’s important for those of us trying to make strides toward living a more conscious lifestyle to acknowledge our shortcomings so we can figure out ways to improve on them. I know being a 100% ethical consumer is almost impossible, but making the attempt towards living a more ethical lifestyle is what’s important. So even though I’m on this conscious living journey, I am still human.
Here are 5 ways I’ve failed at conscious living:
1. I am a meat-eater
Yes, I know that the meat industry is a major contributor to our environmental problems and there are many much-needed improvements that need to be made regarding the overproduction of meat. But I think moderation is key when it comes to eating meat, therefore, I aim to adjust my diet to include more meatless meals throughout the week.
2. Sometimes I use plastic produce bags
I’m guilty of using the single-use plastic produce bags at the grocery store. I avoid using these bags for some produce, but the thought of my apple or cucumber touching the grocery cart freaks me out. One of these days I’m going to attend a local farmers market where I can buy produce from a local farmer and not deal with this dilemma. I also need to get better about carrying my
3. My wardrobe is not completely ethical
I did a wardrobe breakdown and it turns out that a good amount of my wardrobe is not actually
4. I quit fast-fashion but not fast-food
I am a sucker for In-N-Out and the Hat, which creates a lot of waste. From the plastic straws to the paper bags and single-use condiments. I am making an effort to eat out less, especially because eating out is what contributes to probably the majority of my waste.
5. I drive pretty often
My city is not very walkable and I do not have anyone to carpool with. Driving is not very eco-friendly, especially when there is only one passenger in the car. I am getting better about walking when things are not too far.
How can you improve on living a more conscious lifestyle?
