Easy steps to lead a sustainable lifestyle

SHAH ALAM - Thinking of moving towards a more sustainable life but clueless on the first step to do so? Worry not, Biji-biji Initiative not only has one but three simple steps for you.

Sustainability is made up of three pillars namely the economy, society and environment. For instance planting trees to protect the environment as well as recycling items such as paper, plastic, glass and aluminium.

Sharing these easy steps, Biji-biji Initiative Chief Executive Officer Rashvin Pal Singh said it was crucial to be in a positive circle as they influence our daily behaviour.

"First, look at yourself and your surrounding which is your family, school and communities on how you or they can influence each other," he told Sinar Daily.

Second step, he highlights the importance of your career path and how you can transform he industry.

“You can evaluate on how you are going to spend your time in your career.

"Look into careers that will create a positive change be it Engineering or Oil and Gas industry, think on how can you transform the industry," he said.

Last and the most easy step, Rashvin said begins with your social media platform.

He said don’t just use the platforms to communicate with people but help inspire others to be better.

Meanwhile, Rashvin said Malaysia was still in the early stages of accepting climate change and responding to effects of it.

"We need to be more proactive, involving more mitigation and adaptation efforts," he said.

Biji-Biji Initiative together with the US Embassy in Malaysia has been on a nationwide tour for Planet Us, an interactive and engaging exhibition to educate and inspire Malaysian youths to play a more proactive role in tackling climate crisis and ways to contribute an environmentally sustainable future.

Rashvin said all programmes developed under Biji Biji initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to ensure Malaysian youths were aware and inline with the global measures.

"Through our wide network of sustainability and community partners all across the country, we were able to provide the key tools and resources required to engage the audience that participated in Planet Us.

"As we traveled the states in our quest to reach more youths we were so encouraged as we continued to receive fantastic feedback and response through our highly engaging workshops and ground exhibition series that were targeted at both private and public colleges and universities," he said when asked on Biji-biji's role in sustainability.