week 1 : AWARENESS

See what you usually ignore

welcome to the journey

This week is about noticing.

Before changing anything, you need to understand your current habits.

You’ll track your waste, count plastic, and look deeper into everyday behaviors that usually go unnoticed. Most people never pause to see their impact. You’re about to change that.

By the end of this week, you won’t just “throw things away” you’ll actually understand what that means.

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Day 1 – Waste Audit

Track everything you throw away.

For one full day, don’t change your habits. Just observe.

Food packaging. Receipts. Plastic wrappers. Tissues. Everything.

At the end of the day, take a photo or write a short list of what you threw away.

Awareness is the first step toward change.

Day 2 – Plastic Count

For the next 24 hours, pay attention to every plastic item you use.

Water bottles.
Food packaging.
Shopping bags.
Delivery containers.
Straws.
Snack wrappers.

Don’t change anything yet. Just observe and count.

At the end of the day, write down your total.

Day 3 – Trash Journey

Take 10–15 minutes to research what happens to waste in your city.

Is it sent to a landfill?
Incinerated?
Recycled?
Exported somewhere else?

“Out of sight” doesn’t mean it disappears.

Day 4 – Hidden Waste

List 3 daily habits that create waste indirectly.

Examples:

Ordering delivery frequently
Using paper towels instead of cloth
Single-use coffee cups

These aren’t about guilt. They’re about awareness.

Day 5 – Food Check

Open your fridge.

What’s close to expiring?
What have you forgotten about?

Identify at least one item you can use before it expires.
Plan a meal around it.

Day 6 – Sustainable Wardrobe Check

Select 10 garments you wear often.

Reflect on:

Materials
Construction quality
Usage
Brand responsibility

MANAKAL Sustainable Clothing Guide

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