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DOI: 10. 21088/jswm.2454.7964.11125.2

Abstract

This project explores the role of educators in promoting minimalist lifestyle practices among students as a pathway toward sustainability. Minimalism, characterized by reducing material possessions and focusing on essentials, aligns closely with sustainability by minimizing resource use and waste generation. The study examines how teachers can lead efforts to incorporate minimalist principles into daily student life, fostering sustainable behaviors that reduce environmental impact and encourage mindful consumption. Through an online survey conducted among 24 students preparing for public sector examinations, the project assesses their understanding and adoption of minimalism, materialism’s influence on social success, and the perceived role of teachers in this process. The findings suggest that teachers are influential in encouraging students to adopt minimalist practices, helping to reduce the consumption of unnecessary goods and mitigate the environmental consequences of overconsumption. The study contributes to the broader discourse on sustainable development by illustrating the practical role educators can play in shaping future generations’ attitudes toward consumption and environmental stewardship.
 

Keywords : • Minimalism • Sustainability • Education • Environmental Awareness • Materialism • Teacher Leadership • Student Behavior • Sustainable Development Goals • Minimalist Practices • Responsible

Corresponding Author : Rohit Kumar Pal