“It is marked by clarity, purpose, and intentionality. At its core, minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of everything that distracts us from it. It is a life that forces intentionality. And as a result, it forces improvements in almost all aspects of your life.”
- Joshua Becker, founder of 'Becoming Minimalist'
The connection between minimalism and sustainable living
5 ways minimalism supports the environment
Buying less things reduces stress on the ecosystem as this decreases the need for activities that pollute our environment such as burning fossil fuels and degradation to our soil.
Giving away the things we no longer use contributes to a circular economy. Our donations to an Op shop can be taken home by someone who will find more value in using these items.
We become more intentional of what we choose to use in our life. For eg. Choosing to use a reusable coffee cup rather than 10 disposables a week.
Quality over quantity - Items that come from a better quality are usually sourced from materials that are usually made in more ethical conditions.
Less things = less clutter which leads to more mental clarity and frees up more time for us to focus on doing the activities that we value.
