Sustainable Fashion: A List of Organizations, Certifications, Terms, and Fabrics
A glossary of organizations, certifications, NGOs, ethical movements, technical terms, and jargon associated with sustainable fashion.
Facts & Figures
The Ultimate Guide To Finding The Best Indoor Plants For Clean Air
The quality of indoor air will ultimately have a huge impact on our long term health, and there are lots of great ways to improve it.
Indoor vs. Outdoor Air Pollution: The Necessity of Improving Indoor Air Quality
Identifying and removing the sources of indoor air pollution, and thus improving indoor air quality, is just as important as the efforts to reduce the amount of pollution in the air outside.
Taste, Cost & Safety: 3 Reasons NOT to Buy Bottled Water
Bottled Water: Considered by many to be one of the most grievous crimes our species has committed against our planet and its ecosystems.
Why Majestic Tim Matters
The world lost Majestic Tim, one of Kenya’s largest elephants, in early February 2020. His story can improve awareness of conservation efforts worldwide.
How Major Cities Around the World are Fighting Air Pollution
Climate change is the greatest challenge of our times, but we can’t afford to take our eyes off the fight on other environmental fronts, such as urban outdoor air pollution.
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.
Climate Crisis 2019: 19 Numbers to Know
As extreme weather events pounded communities all over the world, it became increasingly clear via several different metrics that climate change in 2019 knew no borders.
Sustainability In The Food Industry – Four Agricultural Innovations The Game
Sustainability In The Food Industry: By 2050, the global population will reach 9.7 billion. As the population grows, so too, will the demand for food. The sustainability of food production is at stake with climate change being a weighing challenge for global agriculture. words Ernest Biogore As the effects of climate change are becoming more and more remarkable, some areas of the globe are already facing rainfall decrease and drought. And most of them are not prepared for the challenge. From September 18-19, at the Forbes 2019 AgTech Summit, leaders of the agricultural sector reflected on agricultural innovations (being) triggered …
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The Biggest Environmental Victories of the Last Decade
We have a long way to go, but it would be amiss to say that no progress is being made on our collective fight against environmental degradation.
The Effects of Disposable Diapers on the Environment and Human Health
Environmental Effects of Disposable Diapers: Disposable baby diapers represent an incredible amount of environmental waste. Their potential harm to infants is no less devastating. words Andrew Karpisz The Harmful Effects of Disposable Diapers Convenience VS Waste Disposable baby diapers produce an incredible amount of environmental waste. While disposable diapers may seem more convenient than cloth diapers, their environmental impact is terrifying. Not only do they form a sizeable portion of non-recyclable landfill waste, but they also contain many harmful chemicals that are subsequently dispersed into the environment. To safeguard the future, we need to consider alternatives. The Big Problem With …
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The Effects of E-Waste on the Environment and Human Health
Recycling old digital products is a practice not many people are willing to commit to, even though it is absolutely essential.
Climate Explained: How Much does Flying Contribute to Climate Change?
How much does our use of air travel contribute to the problem of climate change? And is it more damaging that it is being created higher in our atmosphere?
These maps triple number of people threatened by rising seas
Flooding will affect hundreds of millions more than previously thought – the majority in Asia – according to new research
Do You Know What Happens Every Time You Use A Plastic Water Bottle?
Disposable plastic water bottles are a seemingly insurmountable problem of waste and pollution. Here are some facts that everyone should know.
The Ethics of Using Cotton
In India, more than 100,000 people lack access to clean water, and yet a single pair of jeans can consume around 8,000 litres.
What Does Organic Mean Anyway?
We explore the agricultural usage of the term ‘organic’, and the difference between conventional and organic farming.