The term sustainability, should not be used frivolously. There is too much green washing out there by brands and influencers. The question to ask : Am I making holistic lifestyle changes or making superficial tweaks ? I would rely on numbers for the truth. An ecological footprint measure is a good place to start. ( I acknowledge the personal bias on this examination that relies on self reporting. ) :
The result of this quiz came as a shock to me. I assumed it was the “others” who were the rampant consumers. Seeing my number humbled me. I thought there was nothing left to optimize in my life. I had run out of concepts to write on this blog. I assumed that the “how” behind simple living has been solved. I have 0.3 earths worth of optimization to do provided I maintain my current consumption at this level. ( However, I do not fixate solely on my individual impact. Systemic change is necessary. I am lobbying for both. Cutting back on the harm I do hasn’t distracted me from the larger picture. ) Let the work begin.