If the Do It Yourself (DIY for those in the know) trend has arrived in our lives thanks to tutorials and other videos on social networks , it is also for the sake of ecology! A hobby for some, a passion for others, DIY has many advantages.
1 – DIY reduces waste
Waste management is costly for communities (collection, picking up, sorting, transport, etc.) and for the planet since a large part of it will be buried, burned, or sent abroad to end up in illegal dumps. These are modes of action that pollute. So by reusing materials to make new objects, we prevent them from ending up in the trash. By giving a second life to plastic, wood, cardboard, we participate in reducing waste .
2 – DIY reduces pollution
Every time an object is manufactured, its production uses resources and energy . At each stage of this manufacturing, we pollute the air, water, and soil. Thus, each object manufactured by us avoids the use of these resources, whether raw materials (wood, sand, etc.), water, or energy.
3 – DIY saves money
By recycling or transforming old objects or materials, it's the wallet that says thank you! Doing it yourself always costs less than buying new. Even if at the beginning to make your own furniture for example, you need a little material, it is generally quickly profitable.
4 – DIY does not increase the carbon footprint
The carbon footprint corresponds to the volume of greenhouse gases required for your consumption and your lifestyle. The resources and energy linked to the production of the purchases you make therefore make you indirectly responsible for these gases which aggravate climate change.
5 – DIY teaches how to tinker
Tinkering to make something you have imagined gives a lot of satisfaction. Each small creation (photo frame, toy, etc.) teaches the art of assembling, drilling, gluing, cutting, etc. with DIY, we learn to tinker and we find our inner child!
6 – DIY introduces custom-made products
Another advantage of DIY is of course being able to make custom objects: dimensions, materials, colors... many people started like this: because they couldn't find the product they were dreaming of in stores!
7 – DIY relaxes and increases self-confidence
What pride in a world where everything is automated and where we are encouraged to consume more and more, to take back the initiative and create with our own hands. Pottery, painting and even creations in the garden, reduce stress and bring a great sense of pride.
8 – DIY pays homage to nature
Especially for DIY decoration or with children , we often favor natural materials: shells, dried flowers, wood, stones. Decorating your interior with small pieces of nature is a way to make DIY even more eco-friendly!
9 – DIY encourages upcycling and recycling
DIY is becoming a real way of life. It naturally encourages people to take an interest in upcycling (making something from what already exists) and products made from recycled materials. It therefore introduces new modes of consumption. Moreover, responsible companies specializing in this field are multiplying, from clothing to furniture!
10 – DIY inspires those around you
Neighbors, friends, family: by talking about the benefits of DIY, we influence, inspire, and convert! This is also the case when we offer homemade gifts, whether it's a candle or a small object. All that remains is to create DIY projects as a group, and why not build a house together?
Beyond a trend, DIY has a real ecological dimension . Everything we make ourselves protects the planet from all the impacts linked to the product's life cycle, from design to use, including packaging and transport. So it's up to you to play!