Will Sustainability Ever Rule the World?
The sustainability movement is a social movement which, for the past decade, has involved researchers and activists looking for a whole-system approach to the negative ramifications of our changing technologies and lifestyles. Why? To find a high quality and environmentally neutral way to continue living so that no continued damage is done.
Sustainability is a lifestyle change. It, in effect, is a way to change the way we think and act and consume so that the decisions made now don’t harm future generations. At its core, the sustainability movement has always centered around this idea of consideration of future generations in present decisions. Many cultures value this in their traditions. In fact, Native American tribal councils would often ask what impact a decision now would have seven generations from now. This is the type of outlook behind the sustainability movement.
When this outlook disappears, we get greed, over-exploitation of the environment and people, over-farmed/over-grazed lands, and more. Such attitudes have slowly led to social and ecological collapses on local scales, but are starting to expand. It is because of this that the movement of activists and leaders alike have focused so heavily on the fact that humans must use sustainable methods and practices within modern society to thwart a potentially global crisis.
But what about the future?
It seems that the future is bringing with it more education about these problems, an introduction of whole-systems thinking that focuses on sustainability and the awareness of interconnectedness and feedback loops. Younger generations are working hard to make sure that learning and innovation take into the consideration the larger impact that could be had on the whole system, thereby addressing problems and finding better solutions. There exists more of a desire to build a better world today than ever before. As problems spread outside of smaller, local communities, this movement toward sustainability will no doubt spread as well.
The concepts which, during the 1980’s were quiet, are quickly picking up pace. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has integrated a named system called “sustainable agriculture”. The World Bank has offered support of sustainable development. And the U.S. Department of Energy has made moves toward sustainable energy practices. Such movements are happening all over the world in many governments.
There is a growing emphasis on the idea of sustainability and a need to raise awareness of environmental and social problems. There is a bigger sense of participation as more people are aware of this movement and therefore, more people are joining it. Researchers, activists, and everyone in between are coming together to offer assistance and promote new agendas of sustainability.
The Lavit drink system is working toward sustainability on par with the sustainability movement. Consider this:
Each EcoCap is filled with powder that remains at its freshest, most flavorful point no matter when you use it. This immediately cuts down on the long term waste of having to regularly toss out expired mixed drinks and invest in new ones.
The amount of physical space and refrigerator energy needed to maintain other drinks like sodas from vending machines or perishable, sugary fruit drinks is done away with when offices and individuals switch to a smaller, sustainable unit that provides an even wider selection of choices at a fraction of the space and energy.
Because of the design, the Lavit system uses EcoCaps, which are small containers of powder that get mixed with still or sparkling water when you make your drink. This means less water waste because you control the exact amount of water. It also means less overall manufacturing waste. Manufacturing takes a lot of energy and releases a lot of carbon dioxide into the air in the process. But with Lavit drinks, that is minimized. The weight and size of the caps also means less energy goes into the transportation costs of moving heavier, larger soda cans or glass coffee bottles. All of this reduces the long term carbon footprint.
Lavit Eco Friendliness
What’s more, Lavit is contributing, with help from consumers, to aiding those who don’t have access to clean water. In fact, over 663 million people are living without access to safe water. Providing said access for the rest of their lives costs only $125 per person. That is why Lavit supports the One Drop program which offers sustainable access to safe water for those people in international communities who don’t have it yet.
Every EcoCap you consume contributes a portion of the proceeds to One Drop. Lavit is working in tandem with each consumer to make a difference in the lives of those who need it. Currently the One Drop program works throughout Africa, India, and Central America. This international non-profit gives sustainable access to safe water, knowing that water is a transformative power that will go far in improving worldwide living conditions.
How the Lavit System is Sustainable
For office breakrooms, employees can not only reap the healthier, happier benefits of the drinks, but reduce the corporate footprint and concurrently aid in any corporate social responsibility plans. The Lavit system encourages employees to drink water so that they are hydrated and productive. But the quality is increased too. Each system has antimicrobial materials and will, overnight, naturally disinfect and clean itself. This cycle prevents any unwanted growth from accumulating in the tank or waterway over time. Why does this matter? Well, firstly, it keeps things cleaner and healthier. Secondly, it contributes to a reduction in water and energy waste which would go into replacing filters regularly (as people do with water filter systems) or constantly washing the components.
Lavit EcoCaps are all 100% recyclable at every point of use. That means when you make a drink with an EcoCap, the system cleans out the capsule and in its place is a single piece of aluminum 1/7th the size of 12 ounce soda cans. Those capsules can go straight into the metal recycling bin and reused.
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