Why do people choose science when it’s convenient for them? How can we (as a society) move beyond talking about racism only when it’s fashionable and performative allyship? Was 2020 the kick in the dick we all needed? We caught up with Jo Lorenz on the Live Wide Awake podcast and deep dove into choosing…
For us sustainable shoppers, Christmas can feel like a massive mountain we don’t have the tools to climb. We want to be conscious and caring, but we also need to cover a lot of bases, such as stockings. And the whole business of, y’know, filling them. Good news: it’s more than possible.
We’ve put…
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This festive season, we can collectively do better to support BIPOC: Black, Indigenous, People of Colour. One of those ways is to purchase from BIPOC brands. We want to see you move that money! Don't know where to start? We spoke to some of our fav activist-influencers for their recommendations and…
With Christmas fast approaching and final delivery dates looming, most of us are feeling the pressure to get all of our gifts together. Especially for those of us in Europe going back into COVID lockdown (gah!). That, and the desire to buy consciously and responsibly, can be overwhelming. But fear not, your saviour, The Online…
We caught up with the inspirational Daniel Flynn for a Live Wide Awake podcast. Here's a sneaky insight into what keeps him motivated, the power of taking little steps, and whether businesses can be a positive force driving change.
We live in a world of two extremes; at one end there's extreme poverty and at…
November 1st is World Vegan Day, so let's talk all things vegan. What does the raging global pandemic (that seems to have no end in sight) have to do with plant-based diets? Is going vegan really going to save the planet? We present the facts, so you can decide. PS: we got to sit down…
Breaking news: Our glorious leader Steph Dickson is launching a podcast that will inspire you to live your most conscious life. Question is; are you ready to live wide awake?
Despite 2020 being a total disaster, we haven’t taken our foot off the gas at GITNB. This year we’ve launched a YouTube channel, hosted…
November 1 marks World Vegan Day. And if you're considering switching to a solely plant-based diet you might be feeling apprehensive about the effects this choice will have on your lifestyle. Our resident herbivore, Harsha Poojari, gives us the skinny on her veganism journey and offers up some sage advice on how to adapt.
Going…
Imagine any serious adult saying they don’t know whether gravity is real. That, in effect, is what judge Amy Coney Barrett testified to the US Senate during her Supreme Court confirmation hearings last week. After demurring that she had no “firm views” about climate change, Barrett told California Democrat and vice-presidential nominee Kamala Harris that…
barePack has been on a mission since 2019 to end single-use takeout containers in Singapore. But the war on waste doesn’t end here. It now has plans to shake up the foodie scene in Paris.
Need takeout, but don’t want the waste? We hear you. Even though you may have the best of intentions,…