Everything You Need To Know About Sustainability And Lindström

As a society, we are becoming ever increasingly impatient and forever seeking instant gratification. This is simply the desire to experience fulfillment and pleasure without delay or deferment. With this growing psychological trait companies are capitalising by taking consumer anxiety and impulsivity and then offering them quick solutions. For instance, same-day delivery, eliminating the need to wait or offering the ability to view whole seasons of TV shows. However, with this new state of thinking, as a whole, we are becoming fanatical about wanting more than we have. Disregarding any implications and only thinking about the present rather than the future. Sustainability is the key factor in maintaining the continuous supply of materials, resources, and water. However, if humans continue their current behaviour the earth’s resources could run out. Leading to no fossil fuels, increased extinction, and an irreparable Earth to live on. If humans do not consider

What Is Sustainability?

Sustainability consists of fulfilling the needs of current generations without compromising the needs of future generations. “Sustainability” is defined as “Avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance”. Sustainability is all about the long-term preservation of energy and resources for future generations. It has the ability to exist and develop without depleting natural resources for the future. However, sustainability is not only about the environment and climate change. Sustainability is often broken into three core concepts economic (profits), environmental (planet), and social (people). The key to sustainability is recognising that none of these three pillars stand-alone, ensuring there is a balance between economic growth, environmental care, and social well-being.

Why Is Sustainability Important?

There are various benefits to being sustainable both short and long term. The Earth’s ecosystem is constantly being damaged when sustainable choices are not made. Humans have become used to instant gratification, wanting the cheapest, fastest option possible. Whether that be clothes, food, or energy. If humans continue to use resources as we are it is likely we will run. Leading to no fossil fuels, large numbers of animals becoming extinct and the Earth’s atmosphere becoming irreparable. The future planet could become uninhabitable, physically, socially, and economically, for future generations. This impact is already becoming visible with extreme weather, extinction of wildlife, and exportation of workers.

Why Is Sustainability Important In Fashion?

The fashion industry generates 20% of the world’s industrial water pollution and uses more than 20,000 chemicals. Furthermore, the industry has a large carbon footprint, accounting for 10% of global carbon emissions. In order for the fashion industry to really become more sustainable, brands need to work towards developing circular solutions. Whereby garments become fully recyclable after use.

Why Sustainability Is Important In Construction

The construction industry accounts for an incredible 36% of worldwide energy usage, and 40% of CO2 emissions. The construction industry is naturally a large user of natural resources. Sustainable construction aims to reduce the industry’s impact on the environment. Using methods that include using renewable and recyclable materials, reducing energy consumption, and on-site waste. Naturally, adopting sustainable construction methods will reduce an organisation’s impact on the environment.

Why Sustainability Is Important In Business

According to research by 2050 businesses will have produced 27 billion tons of solid waste. Studies have shown that n average 100 companies equate to 71% of global emissions. As a result of a business model that prioritises rapid production and turnover of products for maximum profits. However, an environmentally aware business considers more than just profits it considers its impact on society and the environment.

Furthermore, adopting a sustainable business strategy and putting sustainable practices and policies at the heart of your business can result in significant business benefits. For instance, cost savings and an enhanced reputation among customers and employees. Now is the time for businesses to become part of the solution, cut down on emissions and waste, and contribute to cultivating a liveable planet.

How are Lindström sustainable

Sustainability is one of our company’s values, it is built upon the decisions we all make every day. One moment of caring can save the Earth’s resources. As a company, we enable a circular economy by creating sustainable innovations, sharing these across true partners then enabling our customers to make sustainable decisions.

Our core business model is built upon a circular economy in its widest sense. As an alternative to disposing of items, or owning but then washing them at home, we extend the life cycle. Designing textiles for a specific purpose, using them for as long as possible to then ensure maximum life. We aim to minimise the carbon footprint at every phase of our process and ensure safe working conditions for all our employees.

How can Lindström help you?

Lindström can help you build on your sustainable business model. We work across a variety of sectors including food, healthcare, automotive, manufacturing, print, and engineering. We offer rented sustainable uniforms as well as industrial wipers. Sustainability is one of our core values and has always been a part of our operations, but today its importance is greater than ever. It is embedded in everything we do making us accountable for our actions and thriving us to create a more sustainable world for future generations.