Ana Yong

Ana Yong is a freelance writer and blogger who has written for Unsustainable MagazineE: The Environmental Magazine and HubPages. Her articles focus on the Environment, Personal Development and Learning English.

Virtual Water: 3D image of a water bottle on a lake with a large tree beyond

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.
Virtual Power Plants (VPPs): Electricity transmission poles at twilight

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.
Svanir Wilderness Ecostay: Path through a tree-filled garden

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.
Circular Blue Economy: Golden earth floating on the ocean at dusk

Circular Blue Economy: Current Practices and Future Plans

The concept of the circular blue economy has emerged as a solution to transform waste into wealth while promoting sustainability in the maritime sector.
A Sustainable Blue Economy: UNSDG 14, Life Below Water

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.
The Global Situation of Food Security: Facts and Figures - Rice and curry being served onto plastic coloured plates from a big food bin

The Global Situation of Food Security: Facts and Figures

We discuss the present day facts. As the lack of food security still affects many countries, crucial work is being done by key international institutions.
Technology, Sustainability and Society: an orange globe resting on white icy crystals like snow

Technology, Sustainability and Society: Where They Intersect

Technology influences sustainability and society, by improving efficiency and reducing waste, but also by increasing public consumption. We discuss the details.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and Why it is Important: A giant sea turtle with a tropical island on its back

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) & Why it is Important

The Fourth Industrial Revolution reflects humanities efforts to harmonize the environment and society with digital technology. We discuss some of the details.
Digital Sustainability: A Comprehensive Guide - A sphere showing the human head and brain

Digital Sustainability: A Comprehensive Guide

We take a look at digital sustainability, with solutions and technology that historically caused environmental problems now becoming part of the solution.
The Plastic Waste Dilemma: Two men in PPE and UN bags collecting plastic waste

The Plastic Waste Dilemma and China’s National Sword Policy

We explore some deeper aspects of the plastic waste dilemma, including the global impact of China’s National Sword Policy and how nations have responded.