Sustainability: this concept that values nature conservation, relying on the collective commitment to this purpose, has become increasingly part of people’s routine. Educating, cooperating, conserving, and caring are actions that encompass the sustainable practices necessary for the present to guarantee the abilities of future generations to meet their own needs.
Condominiums like Condo near the Blue Line MRT condo (คอน โด ใกล้ รถไฟฟ้า สาย สีน้ำเงิน, which is the term in Thai) for instance are ideal spaces for raising awareness about the importance of sustainability. They enable collective activities that impact the adoption of practices that respect the environment and the resources it offers. Check out the text we prepared to inspire you to have more sustainable attitudes in collective interaction:
1) Selective Collection:
You know that simple attitude you can start in your own home, practically free, and makes all the difference? This is the selective collection, one of the simplest actions to be adopted – but also one of the most neglected and, therefore, essential to be alert. Children learn the importance of separating recyclable materials (aluminum, plastic, paper, and glass) from organic materials (food waste).
Therefore, it is not difficult to start separating garbage at home, talking to children about recycling, and the importance of reducing garbage disposal in nature. In the condominium, talk to the administration and the unit owners about the importance of installing specific trash cans for each category of discarded material; request the dissemination of useful information on murals and elevators to raise awareness among unit owners; And most importantly, don’t miss out on doing your part.
2) Incentive To Energy Saving:
Did you know that energy expenditure is one of the factors that make condominium bills more expensive? There are several ways to think of ways to save on electricity consumption and, at the same time, reduce damage to the environment. Some ideas you can help spread yourself: Ask your condominium administration for assistance in installing LED light bulbs in community spaces and to encourage residents to do the same in their homes – these light bulbs consume much less energy. Request the installation of timers to avoid lights on when there is no one in environments such as halls and stairs, also reflects in the economy.
Another attitude that requires more investment, but has excellent results, is the installation of solar panels. Panels installed on the roofs absorb sunlight, which is later transformed into direct current and then into alternating current, distributed to apartments and common areas. The result is much cheaper energy bills and the use of energy from a less polluting source.
3) Community Garden:
Planting your food organically, keeping the space for this activity in a collaborative way, and counting on the support of all the unit owners is a possible and viable sustainability project. In addition to helping to cultivate knowledge about the value of natural resources, land, and food consumption without the use of pesticides in cultivation, community gardens help build a greater sense of community, integrating families and residents around a common benefit. The idea is for everyone to participate together and practice a contact with nature, even in large urban centers. With conscious use, everyone can learn more and enjoy healthier, ecologically cultivated foods.
