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The climate science isn’t wrong: here’s why.

This article is co-authored by Tammy Gan and Kylie Flanagan. Kylie (she/her) is a climate change mitigation and resilience strategist, educator, and writer. Based on unceded Coast Miwok lands in so-called California, United States, Kylie helps to run a small, Bay Area-based foundation and is currently working on a book of interviews with women and gender-expansive…

ByTammy Gan12/08/2021

BUSINESS CONSCIOUS SCOOP

The journey of reducing our website’s carbon footprint – how Greenpixie left us mind blown

How did an outreach email about website optimisation help us to save as much CO2 this year as we could by cycling 3000 kilometres instead of driving? Our co-founder and creative director, Paula Miquelis, explains. Enter the magic of greenpixie helping to reduce our website's carbon footprint. “As a social enterprise raising awareness about sustainability,…

ByGITNB10/08/2021

CONSCIOUS SCOOP WELLBEING

Sex and the Sustainable: Intimate Items for Intimate Times

Today, sustainability is touching every area of our lives, from what we wear to what we eat, even to what we do in the bedroom. Yup, that’s right - what was once a totally plastic-tastic affair is now becoming more sustainable and conscious. From toys to lube, being kind to the planet (and our bodies)…

BySarah Kwong09/08/2021

CONSCIOUS SCOOP TRAVEL

Value-led vacationing. A how (and why) on responsible and sustainable travel.

After 18 months confined in our homes, the travel industry is coming back to life putting azure-blue waters, white sand beaches and infinity pools are back on the cards once again. While billionaires might see space as the future of tourism, we are hedging our bets on responsible and sustainable travel. Travel in the aftermath…

ByLeanne McNulty28/07/2021

CONSCIOUS SCOOP

Leyla Acaroglu: the Dr of change on designing out of problems & reconnecting to nature

How can we make friends with change? Why do we see nature as separate from us? How can design help us clean up the mess that we’ve made on this planet? Big questions that we are deep diving into with Leyla Acaroglu: an award-winning designer, sociologist, and sustainability expert, of The UnSchool of Disruptive Design…

ByStephanie Dickson27/07/2021

Green Warriors 2021 PLANET

Introducing the 2021 Green Warriors!

Running low on inspiration because of the global pandemic? Feeling like nothing's changing and the world's against you? Waiting for a sign that doing the work is worth it? This is it. We are beyond thrilled to announce 35 phenomenal individuals who are in the business of saving the world, from all corners of it.…

ByGITNB14/06/2021

Green Warriors 2021

GREEN WARRIORS 2021 At Green Is The New Black we get to meet some seriously inspiring people. People who are changing the world with their everyday actions. We strongly believe that every little bit counts which is why we are always banging on about #LittleGreenSteps to #LiveMoreConsciously. Meet this years Green Warriors, an environmental award…

ByPaula Miquelis11/06/2021

Green Warriors 2021

Katrina Razon | CEO & Founder, KSR Ventures, Co-Producer Wonderfruit (she/her)

For modelling the way in giving back, across everything she touches Katrina Razon is a woman who wears many hats, and one with many interests too. Her portfolio includes jobs as a producer, art director, DJ, activist, yoga instructor, and she’s also an experienced diver and surfer—heck, she’s even climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. But her involvement…

ByGITNB10/06/2021

Green Warriors 2021

Renyung Ho | Founder, MATTER Prints & VP Brand HQ at Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts (she/her)

For pioneering artisanal fashion and driving change beyond textiles Renyung Ho is a familiar name in the ethical fashion and sustainable tourism space. She’s the founder of MATTER, and is a second-generation leader at Banyan Tree Hotels, an international hospitality brand that manages and develops resorts, hotels and spas in Asia, America, Africa and the…

ByGITNB10/06/2021

CONSCIOUS SCOOP IMPACT

OPINION: #FreePalestine: Palestinian history, present and what you can do to help

The #FreePalestine movement has been front and centre over the past few weeks. Its regained momentum because of viral videos and a growing, international social media campaign. More and more are standing in solidarity with Palestinians. Whether you've been following or not, here's a deep dive into what's going on. We touch on Palestinian history,…

ByTammy Gan20/05/2021