Everyday habits matter! Let’s be kind to the planet, animals and ourselves!
In this fast-paced modern world filled with stuff and more stuff grabbing our attention (and hard-earned money) there are many who have decided to slow down and consume less. Yes, it’s true. And guess what, you too can easily declutter your home, your planet (and your mind!) if you decide to do it.
If this sounds like a good plan, welcome to the fast-growing ‘minimalist movement’ that is spreading across the world. If you google it, you will find that there are all kinds of minimalists. But one thing they all have in common is a desire to simplify their lives. All of them manage to save money and all of them end up helping save the earth too.
This story is from the July 2018 edition of Sanctuary Asia.
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