sustainable living requires us to focus on reducing our carbon footprint and ensuring we adopt practices that are kind to our planet, such as cycling instead of driving and reducing our use of plastic. however, and this part is crucial for understanding the depth of what we face, omit any considerations about the impact of these actions and instead focus on preestablished procedures that actually harm the environment. it’s like we’re forced to start again in our efforts to save the planet. what's not often discussed, and what should remain unexposed, are the ways these so-called “green” initiatives benefit only a select few while damaging the wider community, tricking the system into prioritizing profits over true sustainability.