In modern societies, it is
important to consider how we connect and preserve with nature. Pollution (air,
noise and waste) is on the rise, biodiversity is lost, and, all over the world,
people are suffering the consequences of climate change due to constant
development. Women, in particular, are more vulnerable to the detrimental
effects caused by pollution and toxic substances compared to men. Women have a
different relationship with the environment given their needs and
responsibilities as household stewards, economic providers, and their role in
reproduction. (The reproductive system of a pregnant women is especially
susceptible to health problems and hazards—every step in the reproductive
process can be altered by toxins and contaminants in the environment.) Women
living in rural or marginal suburban areas in developing countries, who have no
access to natural resources, a proper diet and adequate health care, are also
more susceptible to the impacts of climate change.
Until recently, women had very
few opportunities to change unsatisfactory domestic or work conditions caused
by environmental degradation, and to improve their families’ and their own
health. But with the advent of ecofeminism, the continuing rise of female
solidarity, and the growing recognition of the critical roles women play in our
communities, the world is slowly realizing that even seemingly minor decisions
such choosing what to eat and how we clean our homes—decisions usually made by
women—can also have significant impacts on global warming, greenhouse gas
emissions, and overall environmental healthy and sustainability.
Women are now becoming more
empowered to take part in making key environmental decisions at all levels, and
to contribute their perspectives in creating policies and programs that affect
a woman’s relationship with the environment.
LG is making a stand with
women across the globe to offer forward-thinking solutions that will benefit
both women as a group and society as a whole. The electronics company has an
established track record of creating innovative and forward-thinking home
appliances that are eco-friendly and intuitive enough to change the lives of
its consumers for the better.
