Stories on Sustainability
Ecology
What Is Soil? A Close Look at the Ground Beneath our Food
Stories on Ethics
Politics
The German Farmers’ Protests: Causes and Solutions
Featured
Facts & Figures
Sustainable Construction: A Comprehensive Guide
Facts & Figures
The Global Housing Crisis: Facts, Figures, and Solutions
Facts & Figures
Home Solar Power: Frequently Asked Questions 2024
A closer look: Home solar power systems have gained immense popularity due to their environmental benefits and potential for cost savings.
Virtual Water, An Overview: Trade meets Sustainability
The concept of Virtual Water has emerged as a framework for understanding the intricate relationships between water, trade, and sustainability. Let’s discuss.
Ethical Packaging Practices: Consumer Rights & Expectations
This article looks at ethical packaging practices as an effective way for companies to engage, inform, and address specific consumer concerns.
Corporate Sustainability, and the Environmental Impact
Interested in learning why corporate sustainability is essential in today’s market? We’ve compiled a comprehensive article to get you started on this topic!
Healthy Life Expectancy on the Decline, Study Finds
While we might expect an upward trend in life expectancy, some research suggests the U.S. is experiencing the biggest decline in over a century.
How to Install Solar at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
In this article, we discuss some easy and straightforward steps to make your home solar power installation journey simple and successful with minimal issues.
Sustainability of EV Batteries: Recycling vs. Reuse
We discuss the end-of-life of EV Batteries. Recycling and reuse are discussions in the industry, but which one is better?
What are the Benefits of Waste Minimization in Business?
Let’s explore some of the tactics and approaches you can take in your small business to practice waste minimization, and make a positive environmental impact.
Virtual Power Plants (VPPs): A Comprehensive Guide
Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) may be a key element of the transition to cleaner, more efficient energy systems, and thus a more sustainable future. We discuss.
What is Organic Food? And What Does Organic Mean Anyway?
What does organic food mean? We explore the agricultural usage of the term ‘organic’, and the difference between conventional and organic farming.
The Health Effects of Ducted Heating: A Closer Look
In this article, we break down the health effects of ducted heating, examine the causes, and look at ways you can improve the indoor air quality of your home.
Evolution of Sustainable Food Packaging – Circular Economy
A look at the current state of sustainable food packaging, it’s role in a circular economy, and the factors that affect it’s development and implementation.
Interviews
Interview – Pinar Guvenc & SOUR: Designing for a VUCA World
We catch up with Pinar Guvenc, at global architectural firm SOUR, and discuss today’s design standard that is no longer serving communities or the environment.
Interview with Trent Romer, Author of This Is Our Home
Trent Romer’s latest book, This Is Our Home, is a cautionary yet inspiring tale to take personal action in the fight against the planet’s destruction.
Cobbled Goods: Slow Fashion Marketplace for Unique Footwear
Today, we are joined by Ariel Fabbro, the founder of Cobbled Goods Collective, a slow fashion marketplace showcasing unique shoes from independent brands.
Travel
Sustainable Camping: Overview, Benefits, and Easy Tips
Not only are camping and glamping more sustainable options, but they also do wonders for our mental health by bringing us closer to nature.
Discovering La Fortuna in Costa Rica
The tropical paradise of La Fortuna, Costa Rica, offers a versatile traveling experience. We discuss some environmental and cultural highlights to check out.
Visit Rwanda in a Sustainable Way with these 5 Green Tips
It’s worth knowing how to minimise your impact and contribute positively while travelling. Today, we discuss how to visit Rwanda in a sustainable way.
Visit Naxos Sustainably: A Green Guide to the Greek Island
As the largest island of the Cyclades, it’s a common component of an island-hopping trip to Greece. Here are some simple tips to visit Naxos sustainably.
Travelling with your Dog Sustainably: 5 Simple Tips
With planning, you can ensure a safe, comfortable, and sustainable journey with your furry friend. Here are some tips for travelling with your dog sustainably.
9 Best Ways to Visit Costa Rica Sustainably: A 2024 Guide
We’re going to highlight the best ways you can be a responsible tourist and visit Costa Rica sustainably so that its wilderness can remain for years to come.
Minimalist Travel: Pack Light, Leave Nothing But Footprints
Not only will minimalist travel knock some weight off your luggage, but it can be better for the environment, too. Pack light and leave nothing but footprints.
Educate Your Kids While Traveling: 5 Simple Techniques
This article discusses ways to educate your kids while traveling, from engaging in local activities and customs, to utilizing virtual learning resources.
Negative Impacts of Tourism in Bali: A Comprehensive Guide
In this article, we explore the negative impacts of tourism in Bali, such as environmental issues and effects on equality, as well as positive consequences.
The Digital Nomad Lifestyle: A Personal Journey
A Journey: Taking the time to appreciate the freedom and opportunities that come with the digital nomad lifestyle, being present at the moment, and finding joy.
The Geotagging Debate: Safety, Privacy, and Ethical Tourism
Many people tag their exact location while posting on social media, resulting in the geotagging debate. We explore the perks and drawbacks of the practice.
Fairbnb.coop launches Community-Powered Tourism in UK
Fairbnb.coop is a sustainable community-powered tourism solution that helps travellers support social projects or charities in the community.
Garden
Outdoor Home Renovations for a Green Home and a Green Thumb
Wise choices preserve precious resources for future generations. These sustainable outdoor home renovations will help you grow a green home and a green thumb.
Eco-Friendly Fencing for the Garden: A Sustainable Choice
Eco-friendly fencing for modern gardens is not just a trend; it’s a responsible choice that aligns with collective environmental goals. We discuss the details.
Mycorrhizal Fungi: Building a Stronger Ecosystem
In this article, we’ll delve into the secret life of mycorrhizal fungi and explore their contributions to a healthier, more diverse ecosystem.
No Yard? No Problem: 11 Easy Ways To Compost At Home For Beginners
No green thumb required! Learn about these 11 beginner-friendly ways to compost regardless of your living situation and take your first steps towards a greener future.
Lifestyle
Decreasing Our Carbon Footprint by Reducing Food waste
Food waste is something that should concern us all, as it contributes in no small way to both global food insecurity and global carbon emissions. Fortunately, it’s something we can all do our part to address.
How to Shop Like a Minimalist: When to Buy New Things
We discuss how to shop like a minimalist, to take pride in having fewer material things but also to recognize the moment when purchases are neccessary.
A Practical Guide to a Sustainable Beauty Routine
If you’ve been wanting a change for the better in this aspect, this article is here to help you craft your new and sustainable beauty routine.
Sustainable Home Resolutions: Simple Habits and Design Ideas
A look at home resolutions that will help you ease into greener living. These cost-effective suggestions can keep morale high and carbon footprints low.
Minimalism in Business: Guide for the Small Business Owner
It can inspire creativity and promote efficiency. If you want to practice minimalism in business but don’t know where to start, here are seven ideas to help.
Why You Should Live Minimally: 8 Good Reasons for Minimalism
Consumerism is good for the economy but can be detrimental to your life. We explore why you should live minimally, even if you can afford to live like royalty.
Conscious Spending: A Guide to Ethical Consumerism
How can you embark on a conscious spending journey? In this guide, we explore shopping habits that support ethical brands and sustainable practices.
Preventing Food Waste: A Chef’s Guide
It also means losing the cost of food preparation, the money you pay staff, and the cost of packaging; so, here’s a chef’s guide to preventing food waste.
Sustainable Wedding Ideas for an Eco-Friendly Celebration
We’ve compiled a list of sustainable wedding ideas that will not only help the environment but also make your celebration a uniquely unforgettable one.
5 Tips to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home
A quick and simple guide: Five small daily routine changes you can make to reduce your carbon footprint.
Minimalist Home Organization: 10 Simple Decluttering Tips
Revamp your household with these minimalist home organization tips, and you can save space, upgrade your interior design and help the planet simultaneously.
How Do You Make A Real Christmas Tree Last Longer?
How Long Do Real Christmas Trees Last: 7 Proven Tips to Make a Real Christmas Tree Last Longer
Fashion
Global Shoe Waste: The Environmental Impact of Footwear
Shoes are a necessity of life, and they can be beautiful to own. But the global problem of shoe waste has reached a point where we can no longer ignore it.
Eyewear Brand Ray-Ban Sees Future in Eco-Friendly Products
Aside from the bio-based Corrigan sunglasses, here’s how else Ray-Ban is practicing and utilizing sustainability.
Alohas Boots Review: An Antidote to Fast Fashion
One brand that puts the slow into fashion is Alohas. This company, based in Spain, makes exceedingly beautiful women’s clothing and shoes. Let’s review!
Eco Friendly and Sustainable Shampoo: A Complete Guide
Hair care is an essential part of everyday life, but like everything we do it is rife with the potential for environmental harm.
A Guide to Sustainable Australian Kids Clothing Brands
A guide to second hand clothes in Australia, and a list of sustainable Australian kids clothing brands that hold environmental and ethical values at their core.