Stories on Sustainability

Climate
Ice Stupas – A Third-Wave Revolution in Glaciercraft
Stories on Ethics

Crises
The Correlation of Our Climate Crisis and the Housing Crisis
Arts

Art
The Importance of Sustainability in the Art World
Insights into sustainability in the art world, put together by the team at Victory Art, who assist emerging Central Eastern European artists.
Design

Innovation
What Is Eco-Minimalist Architecture?
Whether you’re building, moving, or hoping to renovate, these tips for eco-minimalist architecture will align your living space with your sustainable values.
Featured

Politics
Let’s Give Trickle Up Economics a Go

Sustainable Living
What Is Minimalism? A Beginner’s Guide

Facts & Figures
Sustainable Agriculture: The Environmental Impact of Farming
Facts & Figures

Sustainable Real Estate Development: A Green and Happy Home
Sustainable real estate development, creating homes while minimizing their environmental impact and maximizing their social and economic benefits.

How to Prepare Your Roof for Solar Panels
If you’ve decided to jump on the solar train for your own house, there are a few things you should do to prepare your roof for solar panels.

The Impact of Electric Vehicles on the Automotive Industry
In discussing the impact of electric vehicles, we look at the history of the modern EV, and how recent developments are shaking up the automotive industry.

A Natural Burial: 5 Ways We Can Green the Funeral Industry
Coffins, headstones and embalming services are harmful to the environment. A natural burial offers an alternative exit that minimizes our impact on the Earth.

Pros and Cons of Biofuels: List of Positives and Negatives
Biofuels might be an ideal renewable solution, but here we also explore when some types may be unsafe, and when they may adversely affect the environment.

Sustainable Homes Are Being Undervalued – Why Is That?
The undervaluation of sustainable homes is particularly baffling when you consider that 82% of homebuyers are willing to pay more for eco-friendly options

How to Use Background Checks Ethically (and Legally)
When using background checks for either personal or professional reasons, knowing how to use them ethically and legally can save you both time and money.

Sustainable Plumbing: Strategies to Reduce Home Water Waste
There are several changes you can make at home in order to reduce your impact on the environment. Here are some simple sustainable plumbing ideas.

5 Trusted Certifications to Shop Ethically and Sustainably
In this article, we study the most reputable certifications for sustainable and ethical shopping and help you navigate through them.

Can the Shipping Industry Achieve Carbon Zero?
The shipping industry contributes to global warming and climate change. Here’s a look at if it could achieve net-zero emissions in the next couple of decades.

Energy-Efficient Lighting at Home: A Comprehensive Guide
Considering energy-efficient lighting options can reduce the energy consumption of cooking, cleaning, hobbies, or leisure, without compromising these activites.

Why Do You Need CEC Accredited Solar Installers?
CEC accredited solar installers must have completed the required education and requirements for designing and installing any type of green energy system.
Interviews

An Interview With Pablo Gil of Vegan Shoe Brand, Bullfeet
We were lucky enough to connect with Bullfeet’s talented CEO, Pablo Gil, to find out about the inner workings of this incredible brand!

An Interview With Anneli Hallik, Founder of nuud activewear
We recently had the pleasure of catching up with Anneli Hallik, founder of UK-based sustainable activewear brand, nuud activewear.

A Thoughtful Mental Health Apparel Brand – How to Heal Co.
Healing Yourself & The Environment: A Review of Mental Health Apparel Brand, “How to Heal Co.”, and an interview with its founder, Jessi Beyer
Travel

Ecotourism California: Sustainable Travel Guide
87% of travelers prefer sustainable traveling and you’re one among them. California has many sustainable destinations

How to Make Your TEFL Teaching Environmentally Conscious
Want to teach English while caring for the planet? Here are some tips on how to make your TEFL teaching more environmentally conscious.

Visit Lofoten Islands Sustainably with 4 Green Travel Tips
The Lofoten Islands are a sight to behold with the distinct and varied topography, including hills, beaches, crystal clear waters, and more.

Your Guide to Sustainable Travel in Vietnam
What can you do to make your trip to Vietnam as sustainable as possible? These 5 tips are sure to help you make your trip as eco-friendly as possible.

Sustainable Tourism Norway: Experience the Flora & Fauna
Your Guide to Experience Sustainable Flora & Fauna Tourism In Northern Norway

The Best Vegan Travel Destinations in the World
In this article, we take a look at some of the best vegan travel destinations the world has to offer, and some of the tastiest dishes to discover when visiting.

Eco-Friendly Tourism in India: 10 Green Travel Destinations
If you’re looking for “responsible travel India”, this destinations guide to eco-friendly tourism in India explores the environmental and ethical concerns.

Eco-Friendly Beach Essentials for Your Next Vacation
We’ve created a simple guide so you can stay on nature’s good side, with these eco-friendly and environmentally considerate beach essentials.

How To Make Your TEFL Teaching More Eco-Conscious
Looking to teach sustainability in the classroom? Check out how you can make your TEFL teaching more eco-conscious here at Unsustainable Magazine

How to Travel Sustainably in New England: A Visitor’s Guide
Making the commitment to protect this region by choosing eco-friendly travel will go a long way in protecting this beautiful place.

Your Guide to Sustainable Travel in Milan – Visiting Italy
A collection of tips and advice for sustainable travel in Milan in Italy’s Lombardy region, a beautiful city known for fashion and design.

Sustainably Camping: Why to Swap Hotel Stays for Campgrounds
Not only are camping and glamping more sustainable options, but they also do wonders for our mental health by bringing us closer to nature.
Garden

How to Attract Bees to Your Garden, and Why It’s Important
A Comprehensive Guide on Why and How to Attract Bees to Your Garden

The Efficiency of Home Gardens Compared to Industrial Farms
I’d been gardening off and on ever since I was about ten. That inner drive to grow resumed in earnest when I moved from Hawaii to Fairfield, Iowa.

The Smart Garden: A Question of Reliability?
If simplicity is a hallmark of reliability, then our reliance on the global network that is our current industrial food system needs to be questioned.

Sustainable Ways To Protect Your Garden While Embracing Nature
Some sustainable actions you can take to keep your garden protected without defying nature or hurting wildlife.
Lifestyle

Eco Laundry Tips: How To Make Washing As Green As Possible
Combining all these tips and tricks you can reduce the energy usage of your laundry day, making a positive difference to your wallet and the planet.

15 Unexpected Ways to Save Trees
By choosing more sustainable habits, and practicing some of these simple ways to save trees, you can help protect the delicate balance of nature.

University Societies: Sustainability and Throwaway Culture
To help university societies become more eco-conscious, Harriet of Hazaar gives her top tips for attending or hosting a sustainable social.

A College Student’s Guide to Sustainable Living
Being a college student can stretch your budget, but you can still live sustainably. Here are five ways to have sustainable habits on a college budget.

Going Green for the Health of the Planet and Yourself
Let’s take a closer look at how going green can improve the world around you while giving your health a boost, with a few practical and sustainable tips.

Meaningful Gift Giving: 3 Types of Sincere & Memorable Gifts
Let’s explore the various categories that are likely to – and frankly speaking, should – dominate holiday sales this year.

Environmental Benefits of Minimalism You Should Know About
Minimalism has become a growing trend recently and for a good reason… Here are six environmental benefits of minimalism you should know about.

Eco-Friendly Kitchen Remodeling Ideas: 8 Simple Tips
Remodeling the heart of your home is a great way to make it a more eco-friendly kitchen. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Sustainable Apartment Ideas: 18 Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Tips
Make your home more eco-friendly with these sustainable apartment ideas.

13 Energy Saving Tips to Increase Your Home’s Efficiency
Here are 13 everyday habits you can adopt to make your entire home a more energy-efficient space.

6 Simple Ways to Live More Sustainably and Conscientiously
An easy-to-reference guide exploring some of the ways to live more sustainably, to calm your climate anxiety and actually help the environment.

Fire Dept. Coffee: Honest Review of Fire Department Coffee
A review of Fire Dept. Coffee, a great gift for yourself, or the coffee lovers in your life, and for those who support first responders and firefighters.
Fashion

8000Kicks Review: Eco-Friendly Shoes Made with Hemp Canvas
These waterproof hemp shoes look nice, are well made out of durable, reasonably sustainable materials, and they’re comfortable.

VIVAIA Shoes Review: Stepping into Conscious Comfort
VIVAIA shoes are on a mission to inspire positive change in the sartorial world; creating sustainable, eco-friendly and responsible footwear.

Why and How to Stop Fast Fashion, and the Environmental Cost
How the fashion industry is harming the environment, and tips for how to make more eco-conscious choices to help stop fast fashion from destroying the planet.

Eco-Friendly Jewelry: Ethics and the Environmental Impact
From recycled metals and ethically-sourced gemstones to full transparency and zero waste programs, we’ll explore what constitutes eco-friendly jewelry.

How to Shop More Sustainably and Environmentally for Clothes
Tips to Shop More Sustainably and in Environmentally Conscious Ways, When Working on your Wardrobe