In a world driven by consumerism and rapid technological growth, the concept of a minimalist lifestyle has certainly gained significant attention. A minimalist lifestyle goes beyond the idea of simply decluttering one’s living space; it is a conscious choice to simplify and streamline various aspects of life. Now, the latest statistics on consumption rates point out that the annual rate of raw material consumption stands at 100 metric tonnes on a global scale. Economic progress over the last few years has caused severe environmental degradation due to overconsumption of resources. The global material footprint has risen to a staggering amount of 92 billion as of 2017, up from 54 billion in 1990. The average resource use per person is projected to be 71% higher than the current rate in 2050, as per the United Nations International Resource Panel. Under such conditions, it is important to rethink the current lifestyle in order to transition to a healthy consumption pattern.

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