It has never been easier to live consciously than it is today: bulk food stores in our neighbourhoods, online bazaars full of eco-friendly products, not to mention the amount of reusable or recyclable items available to us. But there are a whole heap of companies out there working hard to make sustainability even more convenient …
Did you know that Indigenous people are saving 80% of the world’s biodiversity? Despite their deep connection to and knowledge of, precious natural resources like the Amazon rainforest and Arctic Ice, Indigenous peoples voices are rarely heard on the world forum. For International Women’s Day 2021, we want to celebrate a few of these incredible women around the …
This week we're covering the urgent deep sea mining campaign that hasn't been getting the attention it needs to win (although yes, French actor Lucas Bravo from Emily In Paris did post an Instagram video that went viral). Here's the context, with an action toolkit that has everything you need to get started on the …
Google has been a pioneer in sustainable practices from as early as 2007 when it became the first major company to become carbon neutral. Then in 2010: the first tech company to buy renewable energy at scale. Google is now pledging to become entirely carbon free by 2030 - this means that every email you …
The WEF is an inter-non governmental lobbying organization, mainly funded by multinational corporations, that was founded in 1971 to influence global agendas. Every year, leaders from government, business, and civil society convene to address priorities for the year ahead. Here's what went down in Davos this year. Today's Crises: Cost of Living, Extreme Weather Events …
Compostable clothing can essentially be consumed by the soil, once it is disposed. Textiles made of 100% natural fibres with no chemical treatments fall into this category. Pre-1980s, pure-cotton denim jeans were once a viable candidate; albeit questionable, given the chemical usage across their production cycle. However, the advent of skinny jeans compounded the problem …
The thing about veganism is that it isn’t some cheesy sustainability buzzword, even though #Veganuary might be. Plant-based diets extend from food to fashion consumption, and it’s time we question the historic relation between what we grow, cook and even wear! This could lead to answers on how to build an at-home miniature circular economy. …
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 …
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 …
What do tomato soup, mashed potatoes, and fire have in common? Just this year, the three have played significant roles in high-profile climate change activism. The reaction to these incidents has been anything but harmonious, and has got the world talking. But in all of these incidents, it always begs the question, has activism gone too far? …
