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31st May 2024

Beginner’s Guide to Sustainable Living: A 28-Day Transformation

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In this beginner-friendly episode of Live Sustainably, Anastasia shares three simple but powerful steps to help you start living more sustainably — in just 28 days. Whether you're just starting out or looking to renew your commitment, this video breaks down a realistic, thoughtful approach to sustainable living through small, consistent changes at home. From reducing plastic use and cutting back on meat to rewarding your efforts with sustainable treats, these steps are designed to feel fulfilling, not restrictive.

This episode covers:

  • How to assess your starting point without pressure

  • Setting realistic P–M–R goals (Plastic, Meat, Reward)

  • Embracing nature’s wisdom: improve with each cycle

Sustainability isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress, persistence, and joy.

Chapters:

00:00 - 00:39 - Introduction

00:39 - 03:53 - Three steps to kick start sustainable transformation

03:53 - 07:04 - Setting P = plastic goals

07:04 - 11:10 - Setting M = meat goals

11:10 - 15:19 - Setting R = reward goals

15:19 - 15:50 - Baby steps - powerful changes

15:50 - 16:04 - The end

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References & Further Read:

  • Center for Biological Diversity.com. "The problem with plastic bags". Available online.

  • Milman, O. (2021) "Meat accounts for nearly 60% of all greenhouse gases from food production, study finds". The Guardian. Available online

  • OceanWatch Australia.org. "Number of plastic bags produced - worldwide, this year". Available online

  • Whiting, K. (2018) "This is how long everyday plastic items last in the ocean". World Economic Forum Available online

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