Sustainable Lifestyles: A Theoretical And Practical Imperative For Planetary Well-Being

Abstract

This article examines the urgent necessity for sustainable lifestyles in light of escalating environmental degradation, climate volatility, and unsustainable consumption. Grounded in theoretical constructs such as the Theory of Planned Behavior (Ajzen, 1991), Ecological Modernization Theory (Mol & Sonnenfeld, 2000), and the Planetary Boundaries Framework (Rockström et al., 2009), it explores the interplay of individual behavior, policy interventions, and socio-cultural change. By integrating recent empirical findings—such as the Global E-Waste Monitor 2024 and IPCC Assessment

Reports—the paper articulates a pathway toward personal and collective sustainability. Practical strategies and policy recommendations are presented to encourage behavioral change and systemic resilience.