Organically grown food, no shopping, no trash, indoor composting, no paper products and no carbon-fueled transportation are just some of the rules of the No Impact Lifestyle Experiment of a New York couple intent on reducing their ecological footprint - in the middle of the city.
That means grocery job in the snow and in the rain on a scooter and a full year... a YEAR, folks! Without TOILET PAPER!
Spices are also on list of no-no's. Thankfully the couple has found a place to buy milk in reusable glass bottles.
The No Impact Lifestyle Experiment
A Year Without Toilet Paper
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Living - The No Impact Lifestyle Experiment shows the trend of individuals willing to drastically reduce their carbon footprint for a better environment.
2. Zero-waste Living - Living without paper products, making compost, and finding stores with reusable glass bottles illustrates the trend of adopting zero-waste policies.
3. Alternative Transportation - The couple's use of a scooter in all weather conditions demonstrates the trend of exploring alternative modes of transportation for environmental preservation.
Industry Implications
1. Sustainable Agriculture - Organic farming and gardening are innovative disruptive opportunities to reduce carbon emissions caused by modern agriculture practices.
2. Waste Management - Indoor composting and elimination of paper products highlight the need for alternative waste management options in urban environments.
3. Electric Transportation - The trend towards alternative transportation such as electric vehicles can be seen as a disruptive opportunity to reduce carbon emissions and pollution caused by traditional modes of transportation.