New Year’s celebrations are a time to reflect on change and consider new perspectives when entering 2021. The past is full of unpleasant memories such as record-breaking wildfires engulfing the west coast of the US; unprecedented bushfires in Australia causing the death of approximately one billion animals; a record number of powerful Atlantic storms; deadly …
Black Friday is a big event every year, where brands promote the famous weekend with attractive sales around November, generating queues and sometimes brawls between customers. But where did Black Friday get the name? And how did it start? “Black Friday” was first used by two investors, Jay Gould and Jim Fisk, in September 24th, …
The wonder material saving the world right now: why we love hemp When we buy clothes, we think of numbers: how much does this dress cost? Can I get a deal on these shoes? But there are numbers most of us don’t consider: it takes 2,700 litres of water to make one cotton T-shirt, and …
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10 Plastic-free alternatives that everyone should be switching to in 2019. 10 Plastic-Free Alternatives for 2019 The aim of this article is have you rethink your spending habits when it comes to plastic. We will guide you through 10 Plastic-free alternatives that everyone should be switching to in 2019. And hopefully, get you making greener …
World Economic Forum green schemes 2019 is something to get excited about! Every year, January brings new hopes! And Davos hopes to fulfil those hopes as it sets in motion some of the most progressive ecological plans of the year. For instance, electronic travel and the Fourth Industrial Revolution are just two mind-blowing discussions happening …
Don’t miss Ice Watch at the Tate! They are melting, so don’t miss Ice Watch at the Tate! Ice Watch is a new installation consisting of, well, ice. Twenty-four blocks of ice to be precise! Artist Olafur Eliasson and Geologist Minik Rosing shipped the precious cargo all the way from Nuup Kanglerlua Fjord in Greenland. Unfortunately, on …
What is the Trash Isles? What is the Trash Isles? Eight million tonnes of plastic gets dumped into our oceans every year. One million seabirds die from ingesting plastic each year. Furthermore, plastic is set to outweigh all fish in our oceans by 2050. There is so much plastic that a pile of trash the …
How Palm Oil Impacts the World Palm oil impacts the world negatively. But why? Palm oil is a vegetable oil derived from the palm fruit. The fruit is grown on the African oil palm tree. Today, palm oil is grown in Africa, Asia, North America, and South America; however, over 86% of all palm oil …
The Five Best Sustainable Clothing Stores in London MabiSwimwear brings you the five best sustainable clothing stores in London. These eco-warriors champion the latest ethical fashion brands of 2018! THE KEEP BOUTIQUE 32/33 Brixton Village Coldharbour Lane London SW9 8PR @thekeepboutique Ethos: A curated selection of ethical fashion. Brands with integrity. Clothes to keep. …
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Do you wear rainforest-free clothing? Rainforest-free clothing may not seem that big of an issue, however, sacred old-growth rainforest trees could be hidden in your favourite sweater. Remember, rainforest-trees are crucially important to our eco-system because not only do these trees provide a home for millions of species, they provide 20% of the worlds’ oxygen. Good …
