Small steps, big impact – practical ways to live greener
Want to be more eco-friendly but don’t know where to start? The 'Green Scene' podcast explores simple, practical steps to live more sustainably without the guilt trips.
These days, embracing an entirely eco-friendly lifestyle can seem overwhelming.
Between balancing work, family, and personal time, going full eco-warrior might not seem feasible. Fortunately, even small, simple changes can contribute significantly to a more sustainable way of living.
In the latest episode of 'The Green Scene' podcast, hosts Andiswa Dlamini, Duncan Pritchard and Sharlene Versfeld delve into approachable ways to integrate sustainability into everyday routines.
Their candid discussion emphasises making eco-friendly choices without succumbing to pressure or guilt.
From wasteful to mindful: Easy green choices
The conversation challenges the notion that sustainability requires drastic sacrifice. Instead, they highlight manageable adjustments:
Reduce single-use plastics
Switching from plastic bags, straws, and bottles to reusable alternatives can significantly decrease environmental impact.Adopt smarter shopping habits
Buying only what's necessary not only prevents waste but also saves money.Differentiate needs from wants
By making thoughtful purchasing decisions, individuals can reduce their carbon footprint and lead less cluttered lives.
Why small changes matter
Sustainable living is a cumulative effort centered on incremental improvements, not about achieving perfection.
By shifting our mindset and routines, each of us can make a meaningful impact, proving that even modest lifestyle changes hold considerable potential.
For more in-depth insights and actionable advice, listen to the full episode of 'The Green Scene' below.
'The Green Scene' is produced by East Coast Radio in partnership with Durban-based NPO Green Corridors.
Meet the hosts of 'The Green Scene' podcast
Andiswa Susan Dlamini is the Tourism Operations Manager at Green Corridors having worked there since its inception. She cut her teeth at the various Green Corridors sites where she helped manage and co-ordinate activities and has an intimate knowledge of its various operations. She is passionate about her role and helping connect people to the various Green Corridors sites. Andiswa is mum to a fast-growing teenager.
Duncan Pritchard heads up tourism product development, project management, planning and marketing at Green Corridors and is an independent sustainability practitioner with a special interest in niche ecotourism markets, avitourism, rural community development and related projects. His work aims at social, environment and economic development using tourism as a tool. He founded ETC-Africa a consultancy specialising in sustainability, ecotourism, conservation and greenhouse gas reporting. He is a registered carbon auditor and founder of the Unearthed academy for social entrepreneurship. He works on sustainability-related projects locally and internationally with groups ranging from small non-profits to local government to multi-national companies around Africa.
Sharlene Versfeld is a well-known Durban communications consultant who is also a qualified nature guide, nature enthusiast, and keen conservationist who works with Green Corridors. She loves trail running, hiking and walking, adventures, and travel, having done some iconic overland Africa trips with her family. She is married to an “IT Geek” and has two young adult children.