Calling all climate justice advocates: We Got This has returned!

Have you heard? The 2022 edition of #WeGotThis is back. This year, we're diving deep into sustainability, digital skills and community building—the three ingredients to shaking things up and making meaningful noise as an influencer. There'll be free masterclasses, a boot camp, and six-month-long mentorship support to put that learning into action. Read on for…

ByKanksha Chawla28/04/20229 minRead time

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5 Creative Ways to Incorporate Freeze-Dried Veggies into Your Diet

Are you looking for a new way to add some healthy variety to your diet? Look no further than freeze-dried veggies! Freeze-dried vegetables are a convenient and nutritious option for those who want to add some extra greens to their meals without worrying about spoilage or cooking time. In this article, we will discuss five…

ByAarushi Saxena27/04/20225 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP FASHION

Bending Our Linear Models: The Rise of Unicorn Companies in Circular Fashion

The number of successful brands in the sustainable fashion industry worth more than $1 billion is becoming increasingly hard to ignore. It’s fair to say that the land of unicorn companies is getting greener and more circular. They might just be replacing the capitalist linear economy for good. But really, how effective are their business…

ByKanksha Chawla27/04/202215 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP IMPACT

Top 10 Venture Capital Funds Going Beyond Sustainability & Regenerating The Planet

Last week, we covered the hottest innovations in regenerative retail. This week, we're diving into the world of regenerative Venture Capital (VC) which has an important role in finding, funding, and growing companies that create breakthrough solutions. For the last half-century, VC-funded businesses have been a source of transformative innovations, from the semiconductor to the…

ByKanksha Chawla20/04/202213 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP

What does the future of work look like in a regenerative world?

The Great Resignation. The first unionised Amazon branch. A four day week. Remote and hybrid work. The way we work is radically changing for the better. Even before the pandemic, the modern workplace was not working for so many. In fact, one of the top 5 regrets of the dying is that they…

ByLeanne McNulty19/04/202220 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP IMPACT PLANET

The latest IPCC report on Mitigation is out. We take a critical look. (think: colonialism & capitalism)

Eclipsed by the war in Ukraine, rising fuel prices, and of course the insane gatekeeping and bureaucratic IPCC release process, most major media have barely reported on, let alone analysed, the report since its release last week. Green Is The New Black pays close attention to key takeaways on mitigation and breaks down the clunky technical…

ByKanksha Chawla14/04/202213 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP FASHION

What does regenerative retail look like? Our top picks!

Sustainability can be a tough sell when consumers are ill-informed and/or apathetic. Systemic cracks in the current retail model, the rise of e-commerce and its consequent environmental impact, alongside shifts in mindsets, are driving a need for regenerative retail models and making sustainability more attractive than ever. What does “regenerative retail” mean—why do we need…

ByKanksha Chawla07/04/202213 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP

How the European energy crisis is being used to justify new oil and gas projects

In Europe, a steep rise in wholesale gas prices has caused an ongoing energy crisis. Despite fossil fuel companies making record profits in 2021, the rise is so sharp in the UK that up to 25% of households could be plunged into fuel poverty. Panic and desperation have gripped the public as families are forced…

ByLeanne McNulty05/04/202215 minRead time

CONSCIOUS SCOOP IMPACT PLANET

#PeopleNotProfit: Reviewing The Year’s Climate Strikes In The Global South

Last Friday, thousands of people coordinated a set of strikes across the world. For transformative processes, for the return of political power to the people, for redistribution and for a home that prioritises #PeopleNotProfit. This is a snapshot of what transpired in the Global South—know their face, their story. Our time is now …

ByKanksha Chawla30/03/202210 minRead time

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP

What is happening to protest rights in the UK?

Right now, a number of bills working their way through UK parliament have citizens deeply concerned that the nation’s democracy, and fundamental rights like protest, are under threat. So, what exactly is going on? System change needs protest - but we can't take protest rights for granted Protest is a vital pillar of democracy.…

ByLeanne McNulty29/03/202218 minRead time