Eco-friendly Practices

“We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.”

I t’s an age-old saying that we’ve all probably heard somewhere before, but preserving our planet may seem a daunting task as we struggle to stay afloat in navigating the choppy waters of contemporary work life.

Much like caring for our bodies with regular meals, exercise, and sleep, looking after our Earth takes consistent work from all of us; from the corporate high-flyers in high-rise buildings to the daily commuting ever-busy 9 to 5 crowd. Depending on where you fall in that continuum, the realm of possibility (in other words, your time, and resources) for giving back to the environment may vary drastically. This is where this handy bite-sized post comes in– we’ll share some ways you can modify your habits and work routines to have a long-lasting impact on our world.

Which category do you fall into, and what eco-friendly habits are the most relevant to you?

The Consumer: Students, Workaholics, Coffee Connoisseurs

If you’re an Average Joe looking to mitigate your environmental footprint, simple efforts like bringing your containers to pack food or using tote bags to buy groceries do leaps and bounds for eco-preservation. This brings down the alarming levels of plastic and Styrofoam wasted every day– after all, the first of the 4Rs is ‘Reduce’.

Additionally, being conscious of the brands you purchase (or even promote) can play a large role in collectively discouraging unethical practices from producers. Having a general awareness of things like fair trade certifications and carbon footprint standards can go a long way in ensuring your environmental literacy as an individual, and refusing unsustainable production processes is a big step we can all take in our personal lives towards a zero-waste world.

The Businessperson: Entrepreneurs, SME Heroes, Big Bosses

If you’re a business owner overwhelmed by all this buzz about sustainability reporting and ‘greenwashing’, fear not– because that’s where people like us at Cycle Trends Solutions come in. As an e-waste recycling agency, we provide ethical and certified B2B (business-to-business) recycling services– especially handy for all you startup tech SMEs out there struggling to wrap your head around eco-friendly practices.  

As businesses, we all have to play a part in sailing towards a truly circular economy– by reducing our waste, our ship will glide smoother as the business world practices sustainability on a macro scale.