Sustainability in Your Art and Sewing Practice

I’ve been pondering sustainability. Being eco friendly isn’t only better for the planet, it is the wave of the future! I have had a few conversations with ChatGPT, and I’ve been asking it things about AI’s perspective on art, and what the future holds for the planet. Future predictions by 2050 indicate that Climate Change will be much, much worse by then. And that it will be mainstream to be minimalist and to live in a more sustainable way that is kind to the environment.

Reading that stopped me in my tracks! I mean, yeah, I already knew that Climate Change was here. I guess I never really tried to envision what the future might be like. My thought process tends to look to the past, or what should have been done different. Being forward thinking is so integral to paving the way for your own future, and making the planet better for future generations.

How can I be more sustainable in my art hobby? The best way I can think of is to buy less stuff, and to use what I have. I posed a question on Reddit yesterday, because I have too many art and sewing supplies. I wanted to know how to declutter. Most people said to donate stuff, and some said they don’t worry about getting rid of things because they can always buy more…and that it’s good to donate if it helps somebody else. I agree with that, for sure! But I hit a snag mentally with donating when you think you might want to buy the item again. That’s why I keep my sewing and art supplies for so long!

I’m going to be challenging myself to come up with fresh ways to use my supplies. I want to use up what I have before buying new…at least most of the time. Being scrappy and using what you have on hand helps you to be even that much more creative in the long run! Being resourceful, and thinking outside the box sharpens your creative thinking and may even lead to fresh inspiration and new ideas! I know that is happening for me! Donating is wonderful! Using up those precious supplies to make fun things is even better!