Author: ecohqin
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Founder’s Experiences, SDG 1 No Poverty, SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11 Sustainable Cities & Communities, SDG 12 Responsible Consumption & Production, SDG 13 Climate Action, SDG 2 Zero Hunger, SDG 3 Good Health & Well-being, SDG 4 Quality Education, SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 8 Decent Work & Economic GrowthLives in Flames
The case study discusses the prevailing issues of Sivakasi’s fireworks industry and the different stakeholders who are affected by it. Not much has changed over the decades with regard to the socioeconomic upliftment of those people but the narrative is the same ‘ban fireworks’. Let’s deep dive into the issue before we point our fingers and take a stand blindly without thinking about the consequences.
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De-nailing the Pallet Innovation
Did you know that something as simple and hideous as the ‘Logistics Pallet’, which is a key component in material handling, leads to the cutting of millions of trees every year? Amidst the IT boom, it’s high time to promote the newly launched eco-friendly ‘Compressed Wood Pallet’. They not only offer greater load carrying capacity at competitive pricing but also help us keep a check on our carbon footprint.
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When Did I Get Serious About Sustainability?
How feasible is it to practice sustainability for people belonging to different socioeconomic strata? It took me roughly twelve years to commit to climate action. A great many activists inspired me during my transition to sustainable living. I was raised in a middle class family so from childhood I had been taught to live minimally and be aware of other people’s inadequacies and adversities. Even after a decade of social and environmental advocacy, I still feel guilt-ridden and anxious about not doing much. However, I am beginning to understand that if I introspect and make conscious decisions about what I consume, I could contribute more positively to the planet.
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What are you getting wrong about sustainability?
Sustainability of late has been overused and misused. Instead of looking at sustainability holistically, people in the industry use it to indicate about climate action and climate-positive behaviour. The article discusses our misconceptions about sustainability and explains what it really means.