What is Modern Sustainability

Sounds so fancy, but that's just business talk. Let's break down what we really mean and why it can work for you.

First, I'm gonna tell you what I thought about the term "Modern Sustainability" when we decided to use it. I thought it was posh and wouldn't connect with the type of people we wanted to attract. What comes to mind when I think 'modern' is sterile interior design houses with weird statues and no character. Sustainabilty my mind immediately goes to global warming and what we can do to stop it. While that is definitely part of what we want to do at Arkavita, it is only a small part in a much larger lifestyle.

So now that you know what I thought initially, did you think the same?

Second, I'm gonna tell you why we stuck with it:

Modern: adjective meaning 'to relate to present times'

Sustainability: noun meaning 'the ability to retain at a certain rate or level'

We define these two words together as living an intentional lifestyle and constantly reevaluating what is going to sustain the best, most content version of you.

Okay, but what does that actually mean in practice? I'm finally going to break down Arkavita Ventures' modern sustainable lifestyle.

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Daily Habits

Mindful Purchases: It's not that you don't love shopping, but you have discipline when buying things. Always ask yourself "will this actually improve my life?" (and if a pack of oreos every once and awhile does that, that is okay!)

Balance of Technology: Technology is a great tool, but you acknowledge its overuse. Get an old school alarm clock so you don't check your phone and end up doom scrolling. Only get the one streaming service bundle with most of the things you'd watch regularly.

*Special mention of Artifical intelligence, we support it, but it's complicated.

Experiences AND things: You enjoy travel, eating at new restaurants, and trying new hobbys. You also enjoy collecting snowglobes, but don't have so many it gets you on reality TV.

Spending Style

Budget with flexibility: You track money, but don't obsess over every dollar. You save for the future but leave room for the occasional late night ice cream run.

Quality over Quantity: You are intentional about what you spend your money on, but you definitely spend it. If that $300 jacket is going to last 5 years and keep it's quality, then it might be worth it to you rather than buying a $20 jacket every year.

Selective Splurging: You happily spend money on your priorities, but cut significialty in what isn't benefiting your life.

Home Setup

Curated: You have decor that means something, makes you happy, and feels cozy. But not so much stuff that you have overflowing closets or can't find anything.

Functional Comfort: You have enough furniture, tools, and clothes to live comfortably, but no duplicates (because you don't really need 5 spatulas or 7 running shoes). You might buy items that are "unecessary" but make your life easier and more comfortable on a regular basis.

Organized but not sterile: Your house is tidy (most of the time), but it has personality. It doesn't feel like a sterile hotel room, but everything also has a home. (It's okay if your guests see that your kids have toys!)

Mindset

Conscious Trade-Offs: You understand that every purchase has a cost(money, space, and time) and weigh it honestly.

Sustainability Lens: You consider the footprint of what you buy, but not perfectly. While I love my local farmers market, sometimes my budget loves my local grocery store more. Even though I want to handmade wooden toys from that Etsy seller, my kids will play with anything (usually kitchen tools).

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Sound like the lifestyle you want to live? Us too.