A WWF report, discussed in The Guardian environment section in October 2018, has highlighted an alarming destruction of animal species since 1970 : 60% of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles.
The report recognises that “the huge loss is a tragedy in itself but also threatens the survival of civilisation, say the world’s leading scientists.”
Whilst at a higher global impact level than The Mindful Collective is seeking to discuss and address, this report is significant when it comes to considering how human ego plays a key role in the negligence towards thinking of impact of decisions.
Whether this destruction arises from commercial interests despite their impact on nature, indirect impacts from supply chain variables, or
The report states that most impact comes from:
– Destruction of natural habitats in favour of farmland
– Consumption of animals for food and particularly overfishing
– Chemical pollution
– Introduction of invasive species and disease by global trading
So how can you consider your local and personal impact in the light of this global report?
Consider how your processes and higher purpose directly and indirectly impact the natural world around you – what can you do to mitigate negative impact and increase positive impact?
Think about what and how you consume as an individual and as a business – do you consume at an appropriate level necessary for sustainable growth, with minimal waste? Are you consuming appropriate things?
What is your pollution profile? Everything you do that produces waste, in all its forms, should be carefully managed and where possible, recycled, to create a sustainable footprint.
Think about the impact of how and where you distribute your products and services. In what ways you could do this more mindfully, considering the impact on animals, plants and your delicate ecosystems?
“The habitats suffering the greatest damage are rivers and lakes, where wildlife populations have fallen 83%, due to the enormous thirst of agriculture.”
We are all part of the problem and potentially part of the solution. This is not something that exists on another continent or some far away ocean. If we open our eyes and ears we will realise that it’s happening right here in front of us.
What will you do after reading this report? How will you think and act locally, to impact globally?
Stop Contaminating Waste At Source
By the time contaminating waste is into our ecosystem much of the damage is done, so it logically follows that we should stop contaminating waste at source at the same time as clearing the mess we have already created in our value chain.
1 Comment2 Minutes
Purpose
Helping every person and business to become sustainable, ecologically and environmentally friendly and able to contribute higher value to society
4 Comments1 Minutes
Act Locally, Impact Globally
When people see their neighbours taking environmental action, like conserving energy, they infer that people like them also value sustainability and feel more compelled to act...
3 Comments2 Minutes
2 Comments
Add comment Cancel reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
As an individual you can choose to boycott products and replace them with those with a more positive brand. However mainstream companies, distributors and stockist still have to take a large amount of responsibility for the how products are made, shipped and what they have chosen to sell in their stores. A huge one at the moment is fruit and veg in plastic. An unnecessary addition to something that has a natural protective layer. Until consumers start giving the plastic back to the companies for them to dispose of, start making a fuss about it, they will not bother to change, purely as they have no financial incentive to. – Walkers crisps is an example of a half hearted attempt to resolve the issue of their packets not being recyclable. But also showed if another people get together, it can start a reaction.
And this is one of the reasons why we are trying to help people bridge the gap between a ‘nice to do’ and a ‘commercial benefit’, because whilst it’s not ideal, often the language that people in business are willing to speak, is when eco/green/ethical speak the language of financial gain too.