The MKITOS Ways to Bring Back Nature

From school books to social media posts, we all have learned hundreds of ways to save nature, but can you say that you have really helped save the nature? Only a few. Ever wondered, despite knowing all the ways to save the nature, why we don’t contribute much to saving the nature? The reason isn’t your motive to help; the real issue lies in the methods we try to follow. All the guides, articles, and reels discussing ways to save nature are either not practically doable in this modern world or they are very overwhelming, which makes us follow them for a week or two, and then we get back to our old practices. But this isn’t the case here; in this article, we will present some practical and doable ways that will really help nature. Being honest, no one can follow each and every method on this list, but surely others might do what you can’t, so make sure to share it with others. (If not about nature, do it for us; help us grow our reach. But please don't expect us to pay you ( ͡° ل͜ ͡°))

• Don’t ask your favorite AI chatbot, “How to save nature?” A single AI prompt requires a lot of energy and resources. You will surely get an answer, but wouldn’t it just deduct from your positive contribution? Reduce your AI usage; nowadays, some users ask even basic questions from chatbots, which is not at all good for nature as well as human brains because it affects cognitive ability. To check your AI usage, we suggest an offset usage tracker.
• Seeds should be the new love gift: What’s the point in romanticizing flowers? They just dry with time. Gift seeds so that new plants can be grown. Plucking flowers has a negative effect on the plant as well as the ecosystem; the flower is a food source for insects and also the reproductive part of plants. What’s the value in gifting a flower to your partner if it means taking away someone else's love?
• Eco-friendly labels aren't always eco-friendly: Nowadays, corporations have spread a propaganda that the eco-friendly label on products means that they are the best for nature, but are they really good? For example, we use bamboo/paper straws instead of plastic straws, but how was the paper made? Wasn’t it made by cutting down trees? And what about the ink used on bamboo straws? Saying they are a better option, how was that ink made? And what type of fuel was used in the transportation of these items? Above all that, the real question is: why do we even need straws to drink? The best solution is reducing the usage of products, not replacing them.
• You love black but always have the screen/light on: most of us love black and the aesthetic vibes it gives, but how much time do you spend without light? Most of us have watched the reel about the dialogue “Nights are supposed to be dark.” You might have liked it too, but how many days have you lived without electricity? If you just do half an hour of no electricity and no device detox daily, you will save 15 hours of electricity in a month, which will not just save money for you but also benefit nature and provide a detox for your brain.
• Only insects, birds, or animals aren’t supposed to spread seeds: Whenever you eat a fruit, collect the seeds, wash them, and throw them in random spots like gardens, roadsides, etc. They will not always grow, but even if one grows, that’s enough (better than all spoiling in the dustbin).
• Mugs are great, but smaller ones are even better: We all know that mugs help save water compared to showers and baths, but here’s the trick: opt for smaller mugs. Just swap your regular mug for a smaller one and you’ll notice you’re using less water. The reason is straightforward: "human psychology." Our brains get accustomed to using water in a certain way over time. For instance, if you typically use five mugs while bathing, when you switch to a smaller mug, your brain will still think in terms of five mugs, but since it’s smaller, your water usage decreases. Just a heads up: don’t blame us if soap lingers on your skin.

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