Sustainability, Climate and Equality Stories From Around the World
Unsustainable Magazine is a free online publication covering sustainability and equality worldwide. It publishes evidence-led reporting, explainers, interviews and practical guides on climate, waste, ecology, ethics, design and responsible living, with an emphasis on trade-offs, real-world impacts and people working toward solutions.
Interviews
The Magical World is Ours to See – Joan Danziger
Data Explorers
Stories on Sustainability
Waste, Recycling and the Circular Economy, Sustainability News, Ideas and Solutions
The Pre-Winter Renovations That Save Historic Buildings From Landfills
Stories on Ethics
Equality, Climate Justice and Inclusive Communities
What Honorary Degrees Say About a University’s Values
Slow Art in a Fast World
Slow Fashion and Caribbean Circularity
The Magical World
The Benefits of Forest Bathing
Building a Resilient Food System
Water System Vulnerabilities under a Changing Climate
Crisis Co-Responder Focused on Mental Health
The Probem of Plastic Waste
Soil-Based Paints
Tripulse: Sustainable Activewear
Facts & Figures
Are Energy-Efficient Homes Enough to Reduce Climate Change?
Can energy-efficient homes alone make a significant impact on reducing the planet’s carbon footprint? Evelyn Long breaks down the facts and explores in detail.
How B2B Companies Can Build a Sustainable Supply Chain
Learn how B2B companies can build more sustainable supply chains through supplier collaboration, ESG reporting, CSRD readiness, waste reduction, circular economy practices and measurable sustainability KPIs.
The Benefits of Hemp: The Little Plant That Could
It’s hard to imagine that a single plant could fulfill most human needs. Hemp (or Industrial Hemp, as it is also known) can clothe, house, medicate, feed livestock, and even cleanse soil.
Sustainable Real Estate Development: Practices, Benefits, and Global Examples
Sustainable real estate development reduces environmental impact, lowers operating costs, and creates healthier homes, buildings, and communities.
Impacts of Gas Stoves on the Environment and Human Health
Emerging studies on the environmental and human health impacts of gas stoves have caused some concern, with bans now being discussed. Let’s take a closer look.
The Benefits of Fertigation and How Your Farm Can Practise This Technique Effectively
In this article, we’ll explore the key benefits of fertigation and how farmers can implement it effectively.
Design
How to Choose Energy-Efficient Outdoor Lighting for Your Home
Choose energy-efficient outdoor lighting with the right LEDs, controls, colour temperature, placement and durable fixtures that reduce waste and glare.
The Hidden Environmental Cost of Household Water Leaks
Household leaks waste more than water. They also waste energy, damage building materials and create avoidable repair costs. Here’s how maintenance helps.
Travel
Moving to Greece: A Practical Guide to a Mediterranean Life
Considering a move to Greece? Explore residency, housing, transport, water use and community impact through a practical sustainability lens.
Protecting the Enchanted Isles: How Responsible Tourism Funds Galapagos Conservation
Visiting the Galapagos Archipelago means entering one of the world’s most tightly regulated tourism systems, where entry fees, permits, and visitor limits help fund conservation. This article explains how tourism revenue supports protected areas, biosecurity, invasive species control, and marine reserve management, while licensed guides and strict rules reduce pressure on fragile ecosystems.
How to Plan a Lower-Impact European Rail Holiday
Learn how to plan a lower-impact European rail holiday by choosing trains over short flights, staying longer in fewer places and packing light. This guide covers practical tips for sustainable travel in Europe, from understanding rail tickets and sleeper trains to reducing waste, supporting local businesses and leaving room for disruption.
Sustainable Off-Grid Adventures: Balancing Minimal Environmental Impact with Maximum Safety
Sustainable off-grid safety is about carrying the right gear, not less gear. This article explains how hikers, campers, bikepackers, and van travelers can build durable first-aid kits, choose lower-waste supplies where appropriate, keep critical sterile items, pack out medical waste, and rely on training and trip planning to stay safe while minimizing environmental impact.
How to Experience Kauai’s Nā Pali Coast Responsibly
Explore Kauai’s Nā Pali Coast responsibly with guidance on boat tours, wildlife, reef care, cultural respect, safety, and lower-impact travel choices.
The Slow City Break: Why Less Transport Can Mean More Discovery
Discover how a slower, more walkable city break can reduce unnecessary travel, support local places, and create a more memorable trip.
6 Ways to Simplify a Long-Distance Move
Plan a smoother long-distance move by cutting clutter, reducing packing waste, checking movers carefully, and budgeting for the hidden costs that often catch people out.
Garden
8 Yard Upgrades to Cool Your Home and Save Water
From shade trees to rain gardens, discover eight practical yard upgrades that reduce heat, save water and manage stormwater naturally.
When Gardens Go Dry, Wildlife Moves In: Rethinking Backyard Coexistence
As drought dries the surrounding landscape, water-wise gardens can become wildlife refuges. Here’s how to balance resilient planting with thoughtful coexistence.
Lifestyle
Moving Without the Mountain of Waste
Moving creates waste, but good planning can reduce it. Learn how to reuse boxes, protect belongings, handle e-waste and avoid unnecessary disposal.
Balancing Comfort with Environmental Conscience When Replacing Home Systems
Discover how eco-conscious home system upgrades can enhance comfort while reducing energy costs and environmental impact through expert guidance.
Why Online Solitaire Fits a Lower Consumption Leisure Routine
Online solitaire can fit a lower-consumption leisure routine when it uses devices you already own and avoids turning recreation into another cycle of buying.
El Niño, Food Waste and the Methane Problem
As El Niño tests food and water systems, landfill methane and the way we process food waste reveal another part of the climate-resilience challenge.
The Hidden Environmental Cost of Single-Use Plastic Bottles
Single-use plastic bottles create environmental impacts throughout their life cycle, from fossil-fuel extraction and manufacturing to transportation, disposal and fragmentation into microplastics. With billions produced annually, they strain waste systems, pollute oceans and threaten wildlife. Limited recycling rates highlight why reducing disposable bottle consumption and expanding reuse are important alongside better waste management.
The Low-Waste Move: How Relocating Can Help You Own Less
Moving house can create a surprising amount of waste. Here’s how to declutter, pack, donate and dispose of unwanted items more sustainably.
Why Solar’s Unbeatable Environmental Dividends Surpass Temporary Price Hikes
Solar costs are climbing in 2026, but the technology’s long-term financial and environmental payoff still outweighs the temporary price bump.
Fashion
How Many Fittings Do You Need for a Bespoke Suit?
How many fittings does a bespoke suit need? Learn what happens at each fitting, why the number varies, and how good tailoring can support garment longevity.
How to Create Your Own Non-Toxic Skincare Routine
Build a simple, low-irritant skincare routine with a gentle cleanser, optional toner, skin-type-appropriate moisturizer, and purchased broad-spectrum sunscreen.