What is the definition of SUSTAINABILITY?
SUSTAINABILITY is defined as the ability to use current resources without depleting future natural resources. In the Brundtland Report, the United Nations defined sustainable development as development that meets the needs of the present without jeopardizing future generations’ ability to meet their own needs.
As people become more aware of the world’s problems, sustainability has increasingly become a point of concern; it is critical for meeting human needs in the long run. Many initiatives, such as the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, and the 3 R’s (Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle), have been initiated. such as the distribution of used clothing and footwear. People are switching from plastic to cloth bags, which are now very fashionable known as a TOTE BAG.
Sustainable reading is one such long-term ESG initiative! The use of ebooks and used or second-hand books, now referred to as PRE-LOVED BOOKS, is what defines climate-resilient reading. Buying used or electronic books is an easy and effective way to save natural resources. They contribute to the conservation of trees, raw materials, and the environment. Do you know? We can make approximately only 62.5 books through one tree, which means that if we start using used books or e-books, we can save a lot of energy, electricity, manpower, and resources, as well as reduce our carbon footprint. Many teenagers or individuals who enjoy reading do not have enough money to spend on a specific book, which is why they can opt for e-books or used books. What is your preference? Physical book or an e-book? People can read on their devices whenever and wherever they want now that the world has gone digital, but screen time can cause eye strain, headaches, and physical issues, and there is no emotional attachment. It is human nature to smell the book before beginning to read it. Can you sense the scent? Isn’t it soothing? AHAAN! The emotional connection to a physical book is the most pleasurable aspect of reading it.
There are libraries in educational institutions and universities, as well as government and private libraries where individuals can read or get a monthly subscription. However, Your search for used or pre-loved books ends with an initiative called WHAT’S IN YOUR STORY (WIYS), which is India’s first marketplace for buying and selling used books! It’s an initiative that will also help smaller libraries that are slowly dying to rejuvenate with the help of digital support from WIYS. You can check out the website to see what incredible deals they have going on at a pocket-friendly price. It’s quite amazing! WIYS is working to create a more sustainable environment. You can also follow them on social media to stay up to date on their upcoming events and entertaining content.
It is high time to put the well-known phrase “DON’T JUST THINK GREEN, LIVE GREEN, and now READ GREEN” into action to save our beautiful planet from environmental destruction. Let’s promote a sustainable environment. Gradually but surely, all of us will contribute to a sustainable world by emulating the good practices for sustainable living 🙂
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