9 Ways To Give Back To Your Community This Holiday Season

The festive season is the season of giving. If you’re looking to give beyond your friends and family, and want to give back to your community, look no further. Here are nine ways you might not have thought of to give back to your community this festive season. And one way you should probably avoid…

ByGITNB08/12/202217 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP IMPACT PLANET

Eco-Anxiety and the Desire to Become Parents (Or Not)

By 2050, 10 to 11 billion humans will share the planet's resources. "Is Earth overpopulated?" How many times have we heard this phrase that makes us flinch without ever finding clear answers. Is it really reasonable to want to stop making babies to save humanity? How can we fight our eco-anxiety in order to make…

ByPaula Miquelis04/12/202220 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP

The Ugly Christmas Sweater, But Make it Sustainable

The tradition of ugly Christmas sweaters is one rooted in sustainability. Before their commoditization into fast fashion, they were simply nostalgic festive wear and handmade hand-me-downs. From upcycling and DIY to sustainability certified brands, there are still many ways to re-kindle their original spirit. Sartorially dubious, usually oversized, featuring motifs of beer-drinking snowmen and…

ByAarushi Saxena02/12/20229 minRead time

CHRISTMAS CONSCIOUS SCOOP

Could Laziness Be in the Way of Sustainability?

Today’s conscious consumers often find themselves caught in a web of slactivism – but the UN’s sustainability guide for lazy people, ThredUp’s anti-shopping hotline and green adblockers like shADe are here to encourage real action . The war of words Today, a limitless vocabulary expounding sustainable intentions has rendered consumers complacent and a tad…

ByKanksha Chawla28/11/20229 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP FASHION

Indigenous Practices Fuel Today’s Sustainable Fashion Initiatives

Farm-to-closet, organic clothing, made-to-order: take away the buzz from these words and in their simplest sense, they reflect the traditional clothing practices of indigenous communities and centuries-old civilizations. Sustainable fashion solutions may be planted firmly in the future, but they are an ode to the past traditions of indigenous people. As green innovations intended to…

ByAarushi Saxena23/11/202212 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP MUSIC

Setting the Record Straight: 6 Reasons Why You Need to Upgrade to Bacteria-Based Vinyl Records

We all love the romantic, tactile experience of vinyl records, and their recent comeback in the music industry shows that. With the revival of demand for vinyl comes a renewed need for and opportunity to revolutionise the printed music industry as we know it. Bye Bye Plastic and Evolution Music have teamed up to launch…

ByKanksha Chawla22/11/20226 minRead time

Conscious Festival CONSCIOUS SCOOP

Behind The Scenes: Circular Scenography & Decor at Conscious Festival 2022

Why is it important to care about conscious scenography not just for the brand but also for the planet? And how did we work with our partners to make the event 100% circular? Read on to find out. Melody Landeroin - Head of Production & Scenography and Paula Miquelis - Cofounder of Conscious Festival -…

ByKanksha Chawla15/11/20227 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP PLANET

Are You Attending These COP27 Events? The Youth & Science Day Edition

Today, 10th November, is officially Science & Youth day at COP27! A day that youth climate activists have had to fight for. We're gearing up for the incredible lineup of side events and talks to attend, support, and get inspired by. Whether you're tuning in remotely or attending on the ground, we got you. Read…

ByKanksha Chawla10/11/20227 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP

Women Are Crucial When Addressing Climate Change

COP27 officially started this week. With only seven of the 110 world leaders at COP27 identifying as women, according to the UN, let’s take a look at why women are crucial and should be at the forefront when it comes to discussing climate change. But first off, what even is COP27? COP refers to the…

ByLyana Miranda10/11/202211 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP IMPACT

Blue Water Edufest: 8 Ocean Heroes That Are Advocating for Marine Sustainability & Why We Need to Care

From promoting eco-consciousness through community campaigns and education, researching the impact of plastic pollution, preserving fragile habitats, and involving policy makers, these people are inspiring the next blue generation to safeguard our oceans and coastlines together! Let's meet some eco-heroes featured at Blue Water Edufest 2022.... For Lungs of the Earth The ocean covers 71%…

ByKanksha Chawla09/11/202216 minRead time