14 Sustainable Tips to Embrace More During a Pandemic

Sustainability matters more than ever now.

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First I would like to address that not everyone can embrace sustainability and no waste living. Because not all of us have access or can benefit from equal opportunities like our white race counterparts. We are all working to dismantle white supremacy that unfortunately is a disease that spreads just like cancer. And it has also created this “whitewashing” stigma in the green living and sustainability communities, just like in movies, the music industry, and commercial marketing strategies which portray only the white race as being sustainable and eco-friendly leaders.

Because they are embracing it on social media and are being invited to participate with high paying brands, they are getting more sales and recognition because their white privilege makes it easy for them to do so. But hey! You do not need to be an environmentalist or any particular race to care and do what’s right for your planet in any way you can.

Yes! It doesn’t help that economically, BIPOC and any POC have to be labeled as “being brave” and other races get to “live free, enjoy” while others are left to fend for themselves. An unequal and unjust system is not sustainable anymore. Our planet and our spirits cannot take this anymore. That’s why we are dismantling it and seeking liberation, healing, and re-building more renewable, cleaner, sustainable and equitable systems.

Let’s start with — Here are some of our favorite Environmentalist, BIPOC, and POC account you can start supporting, learning from, and recommending to brands (especially, those who can be the gatekeepers for others to receive the same equal opportunities as you). Collaboration is the root of healing a system designed to divide. Let’s dismantle and decolonize our minds together.

@greengirlleah + @IntersectionalEnvironmentalist

Leah Thomas is an activist for intersectional environmentalism. Along with her Instagram page, she also has a very informative IG account. Go check it out!

@mikaelaloach

Mikaela Loach is climate justice and anti-racism activist. Her website has a lot of great information!