#NotAResolution: In 2026, I Plan to Cut My Non-Essential Shopping by 50% & Create Less Waste |
The start of a new year often comes with big resolutions, many of which quietly fade by February. Through Better India Goals 2026, we’re doing things differently. This series brings together personal, practical goals set by our team — rooted in lived experiences, not perfection. These are intentions shaped by real lives, evolving challenges, and the hope that small, consistent changes can lead to a better year for ourselves and those around us.
I am getting ready when I notice a pile of clothes in front of me. It almost mocks me as I sigh for the tenth time, “I have nothing to wear.” It is a familiar feeling for many of us with overflowing wardrobes who still struggle to put together a decent outfit.
Standing over that heap, overwhelmed by my own belongings, the discomfort of this first-world problem brought a moment of clarity: I needed to buy less and buy better.
So, my Better India Goal for 2026 is to reduce all non-essential purchases by at least 50 percent, with a specific focus on clothing. This means choosing fewer, longer-lasting items and actively avoiding impulse shopping.
The benefits are simple. I gain more mental space, and the already overburdened landfills of my city receive some relief.
As a child, I once mistook Delhi’s Ghazipur