Fine Particulate Pollution in Europe – A Dire Situation
It’s an issue along the lines of “breathe the air and die prematurely.” There’s a serious problem around fine particulate pollution in Europe. Let’s discuss.
EV Charging Stations: Wildflower Surrounds & Biodiversity
EV charging stations with wildflower plots can improve the environmental impact of these roadside stations and help offset the negatives. Let’s discuss.
Weeds: Friends or Foe? A Guide for Natural Garden Diversity
This article will challenge the ingrained cultural stigma attached to weeds by celebrating certain species that have historically been given a bad rep.
Galerie SLP presents “Die Wilde Blüte” The Untamed Growth
Galerie Sara Lily Perez presents “Die Wilde Blüte” The Untamed Growth | 30.11.2024 – 25.01.2025 With the artists KYTE TATT and GABRIELA RUBAGOTTI
The Impact of Paint on the Environment and Human Health
Paint serves a useful purpose, but many traditional formulations contain lead, harmful VOCs, and microplastics. Let’s look at the details and explore alternatives.
“Mambo Italiano” An Exhibition by Agostino Perrone
Galerie Sara Lily Perez is welcoming you back to the world of Agostino Perrone with his latest solo exhibition, “Mambo Italiano.”
Create a Low-Impact Home with Sustainable Design Principles
This articles explores how you can adopt sustainable design principles to help you create a low-impact home, a living space that is eco-conscious and beautiful.
An Interview with Isabel (Izzy) Laderman
An interview with Isabel Laderman, who has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and is the founder of the disability service Disability Awareness Around the Climate Crisis.
Using & Repurposing Kitchen Waste: A Complete Guide
Sustainability includes using our kitchen waste to either propagate new plants and/or sustain our gardens and our homes. Let’s dig in to the details!
Biofuels Do More Harm Than Good: An In-Depth Analysis
Contrary to claims, biofuels are not carbon neutral. In fact, in many cases, biofuels end up emitting more carbon than traditional fossil fuels. Let’s discuss.
The Green Sail Footprint Charter Partners
A look at the Green Sail Footprint system, and why tourists are increasingly choosing to support charter companies that measure their impact on the environment.
Interview: Marie Gutierrez Hurtado of UMA Intimates
Ben Heinkel, of Ethical Clothing, speaks with Marie Gutierrez Hurtado, the founder of UMA Intimates, a sustainable lingerie brand based in Barcelona, Spain.
Landscape Fabric: Effectiveness and Environmental Impact
Regardless of how you choose to address weed growth, using landscape fabric is not your best option. Let’s discuss the reasons why, and look at alternatives.
Van Life Sustainability – 11 Tips for Eco-Conscious Nomads
This guide to van life sustainability covers the primary issues facing this nomadic life, and explores some ways to be an environmentally conscious traveller.
Plogging: Exploring the Swedish Eco-Friendly Fitness Trend
What is plogging, and why is this trend exactly what people and the planet need right now? We take a closer look at this healthy and invigorating new hobby.
Yuma 100W CIGS Thin-film Flexible Solar Panel by BougeRV
BougeRV’s Yuma 100W CIGS Thin-film Flexible Solar Panel is lightweight and offers easy installation and impressive performance. Let’s take a look.
Portable Propane Outdoor Camping Water Heater by BougeRV
Product Review: Portable hot water on demand – that’s what BougeRV promises to deliver with their new portable propane hot water heater. Let’s take a look.
Recycled Synthetic Fabrics: Role in Sustainable Fashion
Though recycled synthetic fabrics have a lot of potential for eco-friendly fashion, there are nuances that need considering as well. Let’s have a closer look.
A Look at Apocalyptic Desire: The Wish to Remake the World
It may be no surprise that many people have apocalyptic desire, a hope for global cleansing and perhaps renewal. But the future is in our hands. Let’s discuss.
Degrowth: A Sustainable Solution Or Certain Economic Disaster?
It’s time to consider “degrowth”, reducing our activities and shrinking our economies to lessen our carbon emissions and negative effects on the environment.
Modular Construction & Modular Buildings: An Ongoing Guide
Modular construction offers a sustainable edge over traditional building methods. This guide explores the details, with links to further reading.
Made in Canada: Sustainable Fibre Arts NL Conference 2024
We look at fibre arts in Canada, where the Sustainable Fibre Arts Conference “Made in Canada” will be held by the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador.
A Conversation with Snow Scientist, Megan Guinn
Erin Hassett, of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, chats with snow scientist Megan Guinn about glaciers, wild fires, avalanches, and more.
What Is Soil? A Close Look at the Ground Beneath our Food
When air, water, biology, and rocks interact with each other at the Earth’s surface, a life-giving property emerges. But what is soil exactly? Let’s dig deeper.
The Devastation of Our Success
A look back at the environmental devastation left in the wake of humanity’s rise to dominance, and a look forward at the ways in which we might make amends.
Sustainable Construction: A Comprehensive Guide
The industry has been one of the main contributors to pollution, but there’s now hope of a more sustainable construction process and environmental awareness.
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.
The Global Housing Crisis: Facts, Figures, and Solutions
This article is a hub for insights into the global housing crisis, exploring developments, updates, and articles relating to various aspets of this issue.
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.
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.
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.
A Guide to Biophilic Design – Function, Beauty, & Comfort
From the human need to reconnect with nature, biophilic design was born — bringing the natural environment back into our structures and community spaces.
Kayleigh Goodman: Floop, the Carbon Footprint Calculator App
An interview with Kayleigh Goodman on the potential of the Floop app, a Carbon Footprint Meal Calculator, and how it can help to address climate change.
URBNC3: Be Part of the Footwear Revolution
We spoke with URBNC3 founders Linda Wang and Roman Wyss to learn how the brand is challenging convention and setting a new standard for sustainable footwear.
Lauryn Strobel of Love Khaos: Ethical Festival Attire
An Interview with Lauryn Strobel of Love Khaos, the makers of festival attire that believe in paying well, minimizing textile waste, and caring for the planet.
Solarpunk and Sustainability: Towards a Better Future
This article explores the solarpunk movement, its role in the fight against climate change, and how Solarpunk Presents explores hopes for a better tomorrow.
Svanir Wilderness Ecostay: A Chat with Indrani Chakraborty
An interview with Indrani Chakraborty of Svanir Wilderness Ecostay, an eco-friendly boutique homestay located near the city of Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Explore the History of Henna, its Cultural Significance & Uses
Botanically known as Lawsonia inermis, Henna is a plant-based dye with hair or skin staining properties, used as a natural alternative to synthetic dyes.
Tripulse: The Next Generation of Sustainable Activewear
Franziska Mesche, Founder and CEO of sustainable activewear brand Tripulse, discusses her plans to ensure a better world for people and the planet.
The Health and Environmental Impacts of Laundry Practices
This comprehensive guide examines the health and environmental impacts of laundry detergents, products, and practices; and explores sustainable alternatives.
A Sustainable Blue Economy: Circularity and Ocean Resources
We discuss the concept of a Sustainable Blue Economy, which aims to promote economic stability while preserving the health and diversity of marine ecosystems.
Sailors for Sustainability: Travelling the World Ethically
As “Sailors for Sustainability”, Floris van Hees and Ivar Smits encounter positive people everywhere, and document solutions to the global challenges we face.
Max Romey, Ocean Plastics, and a Circular Footwear Industry
An interview with artist, filmmaker, and climate activist Max Romey, exploring the health and environmental consequences of the global shoe industry.
Building Circular Cities: ‘Designing with Disaster’
An interview with “Designing with Disaster” exhibition curator, Professor Hitoshi Abe, encourages us to consider what makes a resilient and sustainable city.
The Most Beautiful Places for Wild Swimming in Scotland
From enchanting Celtic pools to cascading waterfalls, discover the most beautiful places for wild swimming in Scotland. Are you ready to dive in?
What Happens to Garbage: Insights into the Burning of Waste
We take a closer look at what happens to garbage, and why it might not be taken to landfill, as seen through this tour of a local garbage-burning facility.
Diversity Loss and Environmental Degradation in The UK
Experiences & reflections on the current state of climate, diversity, and environmental degradation in the UK, what has been lost, and hopes for the future.
Environmental Elitism: In-Depth Review of a Global Problem
We explore the rise of environmental elitism, the inaccessibility of sustainable living, and how we can change the climate narrative so nobody is left behind.
Where are Microplastics Found and Where do They Come From?
Where are microplastics found? And where does it all come from? We dig a little deeper, and look at the dilemma faced by countries the world over.
AFCZ: Helping those Living and Dying on the Street in Zambia
Carol McBrady, known around Zambia’s capital Lusaka as ‘Mama Carol,’ has dedicated her life to rescuing street children and helping them get a better future.
The Effects of Microplastics on Humans: An Introduction
An introduction to microplastics, the prevalence and the harm they are causing all around the world, in environments, in wildlife, and inside all of us.
The Real Fear of Flying: Train vs Plane Emissions & Cost
Considering the ethical comparison of train vs plane, and other types of travel, Jane Cahane reviews the pros and cons of alternatives to cheap flights.
Prevalence of Regenerative Agriculture (RA) Across the World
We Discuss the Prevalence of Regenerative Agriculture in Countries Around the World, including Statistics, History, Definitions, and the Future.
Let’s Give Trickle Up Economics a Go
It’s time to give trickle up economics a go. It would rev up the economy, raise standards of living, improve public health, and reduce homelessness.
The Global Lack of Classrooms, and a Sustainable Solution
As the global education gap grows, and the global lack of classrooms widens, Thinking Huts tackles the crisis head-on with sustainable 3D printed schools.
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
What Is Minimalism? A Beginner’s Guide
“What is minimalism, and could I apply it in my own life?” If you’ve asked this question, this beginner’s guide exploring a simpler lifestyle is just for you.
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.
10 Travel Podcasts That Will Help You Travel Better
We’ve rounded up 10 travel podcasts to aid your travels, tackling the issues and giving tips for how we as travelers can have a more positive impact.
What Is Ecotourism and How to Plan Your Next Trip
Before you start booking your next destination, you should first know what ecotourism is, the pros and cons, and the most eco-friendly way to plan your trip.
12 Eco-Friendly Ways to Travel & See the World Sustainably
Your smallest actions can have the biggest impact. This is very much true when searching for ways to travel more sustainably.
Sustainable Agriculture: The Environmental Impact of Farming
Many farmers around the world are moving towards environment care, while producing enough food to meet current demands.
Sustainable Fashion: Organizations, Certifications, Fabrics
A glossary of organizations, certifications, NGOs, ethical movements, technical terms, and jargon associated with sustainable fashion.
How Businesses Can Manage Used Oil Responsibly
Learn how businesses can store, collect and recycle used oil safely while reducing pollution, waste and demand for virgin lubricants.
The Environmental Cost of Undetected Gas Leaks
Even small natural gas leaks waste energy, release methane and create safety risks. Learn why early detection and repair matter.
Can Our Communities Adapt to an Ageing Population?
Ageing populations will reshape housing, transport and public spaces. Here’s how communities can remain accessible, connected and sustainable for life.
Local Seo: How Green Businesses Can Win at Local Search
A practical local SEO guide for repairers, refill stores, ethical retailers and sustainable services that need nearby customers.
Why Natural Diamonds Matter: Origin, Sustainability, and Community Impact
Discover why the origin of natural diamonds matters. From sustainability and ethical sourcing to community impact and lasting value, understanding where your jewelry comes from can help you make more informed, meaningful choices.
How to Use Business Data for Ethical Sourcing
Ethical sourcing now requires more than supplier questionnaires and good intentions. This article explains how procurement teams can use verified business data, ESG metrics, and automated monitoring to assess suppliers across identity, ownership, compliance, sustainability, and privacy risks, build audit-ready records, and continuously track vendor drift throughout the supply chain.
How Preventive Care Reduces the Hidden Waste of Healthcare
Preventive healthcare can reduce waste, travel, stress and avoidable treatments. Here’s how family health habits support sustainability.
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 Transparent Supply Chains Prove Sustainability Commitment
Building Trust Through Visibility: How Transparent Supply Chains Prove Sustainability Commitment
Why New and Pre-Owned Fashion Belong Side by Side
Seeing new and pre-owned fashion together can make resale easier to choose, reveal misleading prices and support more thoughtful purchases.
How Do Households Pay for Resilience Improvements?
Resilience home improvements can be expensive. Here’s how households can use rebates, tax incentives, insurance savings and careful financing.
How Financial Resilience Can Reduce Waste and Stress
Learn how realistic budgeting, emergency savings, responsible credit use and durable spending habits can reduce waste, lower stress and strengthen financial resilience.
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.
How to Choose Low-Waste Fashion Accessories That Last
A practical guide to choosing low-waste fashion accessories that last, from bags and belts to scarves, hats, care, repair, and reuse.
How to Buy a Polo Shirt That Will Still Look Good in Five Years
Learn how to assess polo fabric, fit, stitching, collars and care needs so you can buy fewer shirts and keep them in use for longer.
When the Climate Crisis Keeps Your Body on Alert
Climate disasters can leave people feeling constantly on alert. Here’s why resilience must include mental health, safe housing and community support.
Making Your Home Resilient: Storm Preparedness Tips
Making your home truly ready for anything really starts early, long before any storm warnings pop up.
How to Choose Commercial Concrete Coating Services in Florida
Florida floors take a beating. Heat, high humidity, strong UV, and salt air can all work against a bare or poorly coated slab.
Why Demand Response Strategies Are Essential for Green Skyscrapers
Green skyscrapers do more than meet checklists — they respond in real time. Here’s how demand response and smart design work together.
Why a Building’s Lifespan Is a Climate Number
Durable steel buildings can spread embodied carbon over decades. Here’s why lifespan, reuse, and verified data matter in climate accounting.
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.
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.
How College Students Can Spend Less and Waste Less
Practical ways college students can cut costs, reduce waste, and make smarter choices about food, transport, housing, technology, and everyday purchases.
How to Build a Better Cookout Plate Without Wasting Food
Build a better cookout plate with low-waste sides that balance smoky mains, stay food-safe and turn leftovers into meals worth eating.
Sustainable Bathroom Remodeling: What Actually Matters
Bathroom remodeling can create waste or reduce it. Here’s how to save water, choose durable materials, and build a room that lasts.
How Inclusive Education Builds Stronger Communities
Inclusive education helps communities last by supporting more students, families, and future workers through fairer, better-designed schools.
How Better Airflow Improves Comfort And Interior Style
Airflow plays an important role in how a home performs. Let’s take a closer look.
How Smart Thermostats Respond to Weather, Schedules and Occupancy
Smart thermostats save energy by automatically adjusting to weather, routines and occupancy to help simplify sustainable home living.
The Electric Grid Wasn’t Designed for This Many Heat Pumps
By Jack Shaw, senior writer and editor at Modded Heat pumps have become one of the clearest paths to cutting fossil fuel use in buildings, and business owners across the sustainability space are watching adoption climb. But the same shift that makes heating and cooling more efficient is also putting new pressure on electrical grids that were … Read more
Overcoming the Hidden Threat of Contamination Around Legacy Waterfront Development
By Jack Shaw, senior writer and editor at Modded Historically, pressure-treated wood has been the default choice for docks, boardwalks and other waterfront structures. It resists rot, insects and constant moisture better than untreated lumber, helping property owners build longer-lasting infrastructure. However, some of the chemicals used to preserve wood can gradually leach into surrounding waterways as … Read more
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.
How to Support Someone in Recovery Without Burning Out
Families supporting someone through recovery need care too. This guide explains how to create stability, set healthier boundaries, avoid burnout, and find support without losing yourself in the process.
Small Plumbing Problems You Shouldn’t Ignore
Small plumbing clues can prevent big water waste. From slow drains and running toilets to hidden leaks and pressure changes, catching problems early helps protect your home, reduce repair waste, and stop treated water from disappearing unnoticed.
How to Advance Your Marketing Career While Working Full-Time
An online marketing MBA can build strategic, analytical, and leadership skills, but its value depends on your experience, goals, and chosen program.
How Aging Roofs Can Affect the Value and Safety of Your Property
Early roof maintenance protects building value, reduces waste, preserves insulation, and prevents small leaks from becoming costly structural damage.
How To Know When Your Gutters Need Replacing
Learn the warning signs of gutter failure, when a simple repair may be enough, and when replacing the system can provide better long-term protection for your home.