Earth Day: Green practices for a better future

Surrounding yourself with greenery at home can be therapeutic. Plants not only add to the aesthetics of the home, but can also boost positive energy. Photo: Handout

Back in 2012, the United Nations introduced a set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with the objective of addressing environmental, political and economic world challenges. With climate change on the rise, our generation is more conscious than ever to continuously reduce carbon footprint and adopt greener living, with some stepping up to even become eco-warriors.

Today, the world is constantly abuzz with words such as sustainability, zero-waste, eco-friendly, low-impact – and the list goes on. We see it, we hear about it, and we (sometimes) practise it. But what does it actually mean and how can we play our part to help?