Students at NTUST
Topic Presentation on Dec. 1
Presenter: Hank (A9517527) and Elton (A9517531)
TOPIC:New Spirit —LOHAS—Needed for us, our society and Planet

Outline
1. Introduction
2. What is LOHAS?
3. Ways to approach LOHAS
4. LOHAS in our life
5. How LOHAS are you?
6. Conclusion
7. Reference
8. Q and A time

What is LOHAS?
Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability
Balance, Responsibility and Respect

Ways to approach LOHAS
Simplicity
Simple life is not simple.
It is about living an examined life.
Radically changing ecological, social, and psycho-spiritual circumstances of the modern world

Choiceful Simplicity:
Choose our path through life consciously, deliberately, and of our own accord.

Commercial Simplicity:
There is a rapidly growing market for healthy and sustainable products and services of all kinds -- from home-building materials and energy systems to foods.

Ecological Simplicity:
Choose ways of living that touch the Earth more lightly and that reduce our ecological footprint.

Elegant Simplicity:
The way we live our lives represents a work of unfolding artistry.

An elegant simplicity is an organic aesthetic that contrasts with the excess of consumerist lifestyles.
Frugal Simplicity:
By cutting back on spending that is not truly serving our lives, and by practicing skillful management of our personal finances, we can achieve greater financial independence.

Political Simplicity:
Organizing our collective lives in ways that enable us to live more lightly and sustainably on the Earth which involves changes in nearly every area of public life -- from transportation and education to the design of our homes, cities, and workplaces.

Soulful Simplicity:
To approach life as a meditation.

How possible the concept of LOHAS be applied in many aspects of our lives. Sustainable Economy: Green building and industrial goods, Renewable energy, Resource-efficient products, Socially responsible investing, Alternative transportation, Environmental management Alternative Healthcare: Health and wellness solutions, etc. Holistic disease prevention, Complementary medicine Healthy Lifestyles: Natural, organics; nutritional products, Food and beverage, Dietary supplements, Personal care. Personal Development: Mind, body and spirit products such as CDs, books, tapes, seminars Yoga, fitness, weight loss, Spiritual products and services Ecological Lifestyles: Ecological home and office products - Organic / recycled fiber products, - Environmentally friendly appliances, - Eco-tourism and travel

How Lohas are you?
Take this quiz to find out whether you're living LOHAS. Answer the questions, then add your points to see which segment you're in.

1 = Rarely 2 = Sometimes 3 = Usually

• 1, 2 or 3 - I care about maintaining excellent physical health.
• 1, 2 or 3 - I care about protecting the environment.
• 1, 2 or 3 - I care about sustainable agricultural practices.
• 1, 2 or 3 - I care about using renewable energy sources.
• 1, 2 or 3 - I tell family and friends about the benefits of purchasing
environmentally friendly products.
• 1, 2 or 3 - I care about women's issues.
• 1, 2 or 3 - I care about social consciousness.
• 1, 2 or 3 - I prefer to buy products from companies whose values are like
mine.
• 1, 2 or 3 - I like choosing environmentally friendly products and services.
• 1, 2 or 3 - I'm willing to pay 20 percent more for environmentally friendly
products.

• You’re a LOHAS. You care deeply about the environment and society, and you act on those behaviors. You likely buy a lot of organic foods, drive a fuel-efficient car and live in an eco-friendly home. People look to you for advice and information on the environment and society.

• You’re a NOMADIC. You care about some of these issues but not all of them all of the time. You take action in some parts of your life but have not totally adopted a LOHAS lifestyle.
You're a CENTRIST. You are slightly more conservative than your LOHAS and NOMADIC peers. While some of these behaviors and ideas appeal to you, they are not top priorities in your life.

You're an INDIFFERENT. You are committed to other immediate concerns in your life and don't think a great deal about the quality of the environment and society.