Personal Sustainability: Finding Your Own Way

Blog by Julie Urlaub, Founder and Managing Partner at Taiga Company
Jul 21, 2010 3:24 PM ET

Taiga Company Blog

Our eco living consulting defines personal sustainability as a daily commitment to making and sustaining a positive change in your life.   Through experience, we have found that one of the keys to maintaining a successful personal sustainability plan  is linking sustainability concepts to personal interest or even personal passion.  It truly is about finding your own way. 

In our personal sustainability consulting, we are approached by prospective clients seeking information to incorporate sustainability concepts into their daily living.  For most, this desire is sparked by a growth in eco awareness and a desire for personal improvement.  This may seem to be an obvious driver, but it can get lost in the application of personal action. 
 
It is easy to get caught-up in mainstream sustainability concepts or what others are doing as a benchmark for your own action.  While these reference points may generate ideas, we encourage everyone to find their own personal sustainability journey of discovery.
 
In a recent post, Exploring the Value in Personal Sustainability, we emphasize following your passions and refraining from the sustainability concepts that simply do not fit your lifestyle.  Click here to continue reading.
 


Home to one third of the earth's trees, the Taiga is the largest land-based biosphere and encircles the globe. Its immense oxygen production literally changes the atmosphere and refreshes the planet. It is this continuous renewal that has shaped Taiga Company's vision to drive similar change in the business world. Taiga Company seeks to be the "oxygen for your business".

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