“June 5th being designated as World Environment Day is just a reminder about what our contributions to nature need to be. We need to celebrate it and contribute toward it every day. Let’s not forget that we are fully dependent on nature for water, air, and soil for growing plants that we consume. And humans are merely one of those in the ecosystem in which every species plays a crucial role in preserving its natural balance.

“Personally, I’m decreasing my dependence on plastic. At home, we clean our surroundings every week to ensure they are plastic-free and clean. We also carry reusable shopping bags to the grocery store instead of using the plastic ones from there. Even the cutlery we use at home has very little plastic in it; instead, we use paper bags, glass items, wooden crockery, etc. We also have a garden in which we’ve planted lots of plants and trees. Trees clean the air, give out more oxygen, and cool down the surroundings, indirectly lowering the energy consumption, reducing waste, and saving money.”

“I love cycling to wherever I need to go to as it aligns with my minimalistic idea of living. It’s also my two cents’ contribution toward reducing carbon footprint and making the world a little better place. I also avoid buying what I don’t need and even avoid taking in my plate food I know I cannot consume. While I may not succeed always, I am always striving to materialize these thoughts.”