ENVIRONMENT A Drop in The Ocean I consider the following things when doing my weekly shop: where products have come from; how they are packaged; if its possible to buy them loose; whether they are organic, local, or seasonal; portion size and waste; freezing options for food I wont eat in time; if and how I can use more of an ingredient to reduce waste. (For example, roasted broccoli stalks are nutritious and an excellent garnish, carrot tops add earthiness to a pesto salad dressing, lemon rinds are quickly pickled; chickpea water is a great replacement for egg whites.) My intention is not deprivation but rather nourishment. Nourishment of local businesses, nourishment of Irish farmers, of the planets soil and atmosphere, and not least nourishment of our families, our bellies, our bodies. Holly Hughes action plan for hope in 2024 2. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT I HERES THE THING ABOUT HOPE: ONCE YOU CATCH A LITTLE SPARK OF IT, IT GROWS. found it increasingly difficult to stay hopeful and motivated in my climate citizenship over last year. It has been hard to remain fervent and focused when attention, empathy and fear has been redirected to global travesties. Thats why I love the forgiveness of a new year. I love the olive branch of New Years resolutions, where a line is drawn in the sand between the past and the blank expanse of a future in which no hope, intention, or ambition is too big, too ludicrous, too impossible to attain. I love and increasingly need the clarity of a new year to help me redefine my priorities. To look at my contributions to the world on a personal, national, and international scale, reevaluate what is and isnt working, and find new ways to safeguard a fair future. Here are three things Im committing to with all of the vigour of a fresh start that can really make an individual difference in stopping the further destruction of the planet. 1. EATING WELL I refuse to hear the word diet in January unless is in relation to protecting our environment. Eating well is a way to nourish ourselves but a nurturing diet can also nourish the planet. Food production is responsible for a third of the human-caused pollution thats overheating our planet. A moment on the lips, a lifetime of rising temperatures and food insecurity on the hips of every nation. However, simply bringing awareness to the food on your plate can achieve truly monumental change. A US study found that substituting beef for almost anything else for one meal a day can cut a persons dietary carbon footprint by 48 per cent. Similarly, choosing a plant-based milk over cows milk reduces your daily footprint by eight per cent. This is powerful knowledge and one that gives me hope. One lentil bolognese or mushroom taco a week could do wonders for our carbon waistlines. And, incidentally, our actual waistlines. Studies have shown that diets composed of lower-carbon foods (such as plant-based and poultry items) are healthier and better for us. So when I say eat well, I really mean it. Eat deliciously well. 48 January 2024 THE GLOSS MAGAZINE We are all busy, all tired, all overwhelmed with the deluge of bad news and the feeling we are not doing enough because there is simply too much to do. While I counsel small, consistent changes for climate action in this column, the truth is, I often find it hard to stay as diligent in my own education, action, and advocacy. I often spiral into hopelessnes, however, the clarity of a to-do list and the clinical pragmatism of an appointment are wonderful antidotes to despair. Hence my Appointment with the Planet: a weekly, 30-minute allotment I am dedicating specifically to educating myself on environmental issues. Im picking a day and time I know I will be free, writing it in my planner as a non-negotiable, and setting a timer. Youd be surprised how much you can learn and how much you can find to feel hopeful for in 30 minutes. If you dont know where to begin, simply reading the Environment section of a newspaper is a great start. Setting your internet browser to news and then typing in phrases related to pollution, climate action, or the climate emergency until you find a topic that interests you, is also a good way to access information quickly and easily. The final and most important part of this Appointment is taking one positive action based on your reading. The action could be emailing my TD about the issue Ive been reading about. It could be joining a local volunteer group or signing a petition and sharing it on social media. It could be donating money to an environmental NGO. It could be taking one key fact like you can shave almost ten per cent off your daily carbon footprint by switching to oat milk! and telling ten people about it that week. Remember, this isnt about doomscrolling, its about exploring. Microdosing activism, if you will. 3. KEEPING TRACK OF YOUR MONEY Being shrewd about savings and pensions actually makes you something of a climate hero. In Ireland, many of our savings, investments, and pension funds are invested in the fossil fuel activities exacerbating the climate crisis. Check what your money is funding and start divesting away from dirty fossil fuel investments. This environmental imperative can be easily done with the help of several organisations. Divest Ireland is a grassroots campaign that advises Irish workers on how they can ensure their pension isnt funding fossil fuel corporations. For personal banking, using resources like Bank.Green to see your banks environmental rating and find ethical bank alternatives is an easy way to make sure your money is where your mouth is. UNEPs Act Now Speak Up and Count Us In both have resources and information on ensuring your money supports the causes you believe in and isnt tied up in polluting activities. Of course, these actions are only the beginning. I havent mentioned transport or fast fashion, the conundrum of flying, the urgent need to switch to renewable energy. But heres the thing about hope: once you catch a little spark of it, it grows. @holly_hughes_words MESSY HANDBAGS / EXQUISITE TRIPS / FRESH & PRETTY MAKE-UP / GREENER LIVING / HAPPY HOTELS / NEW YEAR NOVELS / VALUE VINO MAGAZINE JANUARY 2024 s.ie s o l www. t he g with THE IRISH TIMES Spring things No, its not too early! 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FAR RIGHT The master bedroom overlooks rolling hills. home is in M THIS GLOSSY LIFE Whi l e I may move every few years, what is inside my home remains the same... own abstract paintings and ceramics, decorate the rooms. Its not like I see the trees or ocean and want to paint them. My work is abstract. I feel good here so the creativity flows. Birger now and then ENVIRONMENT A Drop in The Ocean I consider the following things when doing my weekly shop: where products have come from; how they are packaged; if its possible to buy them loose; whether they are organic, local, or seasonal; portion size and waste; freezing options for food I wont eat in time; if BSH Group is a Trademark Licensee of Siemens AG Discover barista quality coffee at home Innovative technology for refined coffee enjoyment Discover more Siemens Home Appliances Product advice