The Truth About Toothpaste: This Kickstarter Will Make You Question What You Put In Your Mouth

Who knew that something as innocent as cleaning your teeth could have such a negative impact on the planet and your own body? We recently caught wind of an exciting new start-up that will change the way you brush forever. Longtime GITNB readers will be familiar with our #LittleGreenSteps mantra.…

BySally Shoult18/10/20194 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP

The Conscious Scoop: Jane Fonda, Temasek Investments, And Google On Climate Denialism

BREAKING: Google is funding the climate denialism movement. Jane Fonda gets arrested and will do it again. And is climate change is at the top of investors' minds? Read on for a quick summary of this week's top environmental stories. 1. Jane Fonda is taking the bull by its horns: celebrity climate activism at its…

ByTammy Gan17/10/20196 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP PLANET

How The Conscious Festival powered by Holland & Barrett Is Actually Conscious

The Conscious Festival powered by Holland & Barrett is just weeks away and there is so much we want you to know. But at the core of everything we offer you is sustainability and we felt it necessary to enlighten you on how we weave consciousness into the Conscious Festival because there is a lot…

ByOlivia Wycech16/10/20198 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP FASHION

5 Things To Think About Before You Splurge On Activewear

Beyond gearing up for a good workout, there is a lot more to consider when picking out activewear aside from does it look cute and support your puppies. It’s also essential to choose a brand that you can hold accountable when it comes to the impact they have on the planet. hoya kerry is a…

ByOlivia Wycech16/10/20198 minRead time

AMSTERDAM CONSCIOUS SCOOP PLANET

OPINION: On The Ground With Extinction Rebellion In Amsterdam

The wave of public support for climate change action shows no sign of slowing. Hot on the heels of Greta Thunberg’s Global Climate Strikes is Amsterdam’s Rebel Without Borders; a non-violent, civil disobedience protest calling for governments to stop talking and take action. Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ll likely have spotted the…

ByJohanna Lehmann15/10/20198 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP

The Conscious Scoop: 20 Firms Behind A Third Of All Emissions, EU’s Groundbreaking Right To Repair Laws, The Extinction Rebellion, And More

BREAKING: The 20 firms behind a third of all carbon emissions revealed by The Guardian. On a more hopeful note: the EU approves of the groundbreaking "right to repair" laws. The secondhand clothing market will be making gains over the fast fashion market. And Pepsi unveils a $1 billion green bond. Oh, and did we…

ByTammy Gan10/10/20197 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP FASHION PARIS

My Little Green Paris: A Sultry Look At Parisian Fashion Gone Green

Bonjour! Nous sommes allés à Paris (that means we went to Paris, in French). Well, Green Is The New Black co-founder Paula Miquelis did, and while she was there she did a lot more than just eat croissants and drink wine—she stumbled upon a couple of super chic conscious brands and almost overnight things changed…

ByPaula Miquelis09/10/20199 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP TRAVEL

Down Under in Down Under: Diving The Great Barrier Reef

Travel writer Hannah Nicholl has just embarked on a year-long sabbatical in which she’ll explore some of the most threatened ecosystems on Earth. Lucky for us, she’ll be writing about her experiences for Green Is The New Black. Her first stop was the Great Barrier Reef, where she went diving and this piece is dedicated…

ByHannah Nicholl09/10/201912 minRead time

TRAVEL

OPINION: Conscious Tourism; The Inside Scoop on ‘Travelling For Good’ to Nam Hong Village, Vietnam

Love travel, hate mass-tourism? In an attempt to leave a positive impact upon a local community, we explored what it means to 'travel for good' with a conscious tourism trip to Vietnam. Eco‐tourism. Environmental tourism. Community‐based tourism. Ethnic tourism. We’ve all heard the buzzwords describing travel that reduces the adverse social and…

BySammie Ng04/10/201913 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP

The Conscious Scoop: Halve Emissions By 2030, Global Climate Strikes Count, And Disappearing Coffee

This week: coffee is going to be a luxury item if climate change continues. Scientists have figured out a way to halve emissions by 2030. And the full lowdown on global participation in worldwide climate strikes last week. Read all that and more about the latest sustainability news, right here. 1. Coffee-growing is getting harder…

ByTammy Gan03/10/20195 minRead time