As the environmental conditions of our planet continue to deteriorate, the path of leading a sustainable lifestyle is to be considered as a duty of all. This can be achieved through various small, yet highly significant steps, which can be easily embedded into our daily routines. 

A sustainable lifestyle can be transformed into a habit by following these simple steps:

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1. Save energy: Saving energy is one of the most basic habits which shall be taken up by everyone as it is not only good for the environment but also for your pocket. Small acts like regularly switching off non-essential appliances, using energy-efficient gadgets and being aware of your usage can bring in a substantial change.

2. Use reusable alternatives: Modern times offer a way to do this which is within reach of almost everyone. The use of items like recyclable bags, containers and other daily use objects can easily be made into a routine while eliminating single-use plastic, which ultimately finds its way to landfills and oceans and further deteriorate our environment.

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3. Drive less, Drive green: Even though transportation is something that is difficult to be avoided by humans there are ways it can be done in a sustainable way. Walking for shorter distances, using public transport or carpooling seems to be the most efficient solutions to this.

4. Save water: Water conservation is an integral part of environment conservation through a sustainable lifestyle. Water, a resource that is very limited and easily spoilt, is the backbone of the survival of humans and the planet. This can be achieved through simple steps like regularly checking your taps and faucets for any leakage and taking shorter baths.

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Our environment continues to be damaged by human-induced activities like pollution of air, water and other natural resources. Such activities are one of the leading causes of the climate change we are seeing now.