The Minimalist Lifestyle: Does owning less help the planet?

What if one day we lose our planet? What if our planet disappears one day? What are we going to do? What if I told you that the loss of biodiversity on our own planet forces us to relocate to another planet? You will become alarmed by the situation because we cannot do this on a totally different level. However, would you be convinced if I told you that there is a sustainable method of avoiding this? The interesting thing about sustainability is that we choose to ignore it even though we know the answers. For our own safety, we can avoid relocating to another planet by living a minimalist or sustainable lifestyle. 

We may have heard the phrase "sustainable living" at least once in our twenty-three years of existence. This lifestyle encourages people to contribute more to the environment and the natural world while also owning fewer material belongings. Being minimalist is countercultural. Sustainability is positively impacted by a minimalist lifestyle. The modern minimalist lifestyle contributes to the growing popularity of sustainability. In every aspect of life, the idea of sustainability is becoming more and more popular. Some people even consider it to be their way of life. Moreover, minimalism has rapidly become a popular lifestyle due to its many benefits for its adherents. Furthermore, because minimalism has so many advantages for its followers, it has quickly gained popularity as a way of life. First, let us define these terms before discussing how they are related. 

People who lead minimalist lives are more inclined to reflect on what makes their lives meaningful. Individuals who live simple lives are more likely to consider what gives their lives purpose. The most significant facets of life—health, relationships, passion, development, and contribution—can become easier to access if we clear the clutter from our paths. For instance, the minimalist lifestyle of a 20-year-old and that of a 45-year-old will vary depending on their viewpoints, but the path that minimalism leads us to—sustainable living—is the same. There are many ways to interpret minimalism; for instance, depending on their individual viewpoints, a 20-year-old's minimalist lifestyle will be different from a 45-year-old's, but the end goal—sustainability—is the same. Meeting present needs without jeopardising the ability of future generations to meet their own is the core goal of sustainability.