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World Environmen­t Day: Celebs share their lifestyle changes

The past year has been a lesson for mankind, especially on the need to care for the planet. On World Environmen­t Day, actors reveal that one thing, whose usage they have either cut down on, or increased, to benefit the environmen­t

- Text: Rishabh Suri

RAKUL PREET SINGH

The pandemic made us realise the importance of taking care of the planet. Resources are limited but consumptio­n is a lot. To begin with, disposal of masks is something I know needs to be done properly. Cut the strings and dispose them, so birds and animals aren’t harmed. Also, cut down on plastic, that’s a big nono now. I’d request everyone to make these small changes, it begins with each one of us.

RICHA CHADHA

The biggest lifestyle change I’ve made is moving away from goods that are packaged in plastic. I had cut down on personal plastic, in terms of water bottles. Of late, I discovered there are ethical beauty brands that are organic, cruelty-free and don’t package the products in plastic. Instead, they believe in paper packaging, which is recyclable.

SONAKSHI SINHA

Small changes in our daily lives can really go a long way in having a positive impact on the environmen­t. I’ve made certain changes like using bamboo toothbrush­es. I believe in conserving water as and when I can, using eco-friendly products, and most importantl­y, making my friends and family aware of the changes they can make, too. I’m also avoiding the use of plastic bottles.

APARSHAKTI KHURANA

I think I’ve become a more conscious shopper. I take a moment to weigh all the options. I check if the product I intend to buy is easily recyclable. Is it water efficient? Where was it manufactur­ed? What were the circumstan­ces of its manufactur­e? And only then decide if I want to buy it or not.

SANJANA SANGHI

I’ve shifted to organic, from skin care to hair care brands, cutting down on chemicals and using cruelty-free. It’s my mum’s natural way of being. When I started focusing on it, I realised most of her housekeepi­ng habits kept the environmen­t in mind. Waste segregatio­n has been the norm at home. I’ve also shifted to glass, no plastic.

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