A wider view
The Brahma Kumaris Environmental Policy aims to encourage all of us throughout the organisation to feel that we are guardians of the Earth's resources.
We can help each other to grow in terms of our awareness of the natural world as a living system that needs our care; and deepen our concern for cultures living in environmentally susceptible lands. By becoming more mindful of these issues and more compassionate in our attitudes we can make environmental choices that can be felt in all spheres of our lives – in our homes and personal life as well as in Brahma Kumaris activities and buildings. We will use all resources in a more mindful and sustainable way.
The six main attitudes that will empower our environmental approach are:
- Living with Simplicity – choosing a vegetarian/plant-based diet, using utilities and resources mindfully, minimising waste and pollution.
- Buying Compassionately – purchasing local produce and/or environmentally sensitive products and services where budgets allow.
- Using Economically – using products and resources carefully, avoiding waste, being mindful of life-cycles (Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Re-Earth (compost), founded on respect and gratitude.
- Learning Continuously – understanding and improving our relationship with matter; working in partnership with other organisations, sharing best practices.
- Sharing Generously – disseminating information in order to encourage a mindset of inclusivity and reciprocity in initiatives and projects.
- Leaving No Trace – Leaving a place as you found it, or better than you found it. Promoting responsible behaviour when engaging with nature, ensuring that our human activities leave a positive impact on the environment.
