For many people, living a sustainable life means giving up a lot of modern technology and comfort, for the wealthy, not so much.<p>Life has become so expensive for most people that were it not for cheap, low quality food and goods, most people wouldn't be able to make two ends of the month meet.<p>I often think about what I can do to live a better, healthier and more sustainable life, but other than minor changes to my diet, I can't do much.<p>I can't afford a car or a license, so I can't afford to live outside the city, have my own garden like my grandparents do.<p>I can't afford my own house or apartment so I can't really invest in more efficient cooling/heating solutions and install solar, etc.<p>I can't even bring myself to recycle anymore, because the garbage containers are right across the street from my window and the truck just grabs and dumps them all in the same place, making the active thought process of being mindful to recycle a pointless endeavour.<p>In fact, as I am writing this, I just watched it happen again.