Building for Resilience in 2025: A Climate-Centered Focus
With climate change triggering extreme weather events, the importance of building weather-resilient homes has never been clearer.
Stories on Sustainability
Sustainability sits at the heart of Unsustainable Magazine. This section brings together stories that explore how people, communities, and ecosystems adapt to a world in rapid transition. Here you’ll find reporting and reflections on climate change, ecological resilience, waste systems, energy futures, and the everyday choices that shape our collective impact.
Our aim isn’t just to document environmental challenges, but to examine how they intersect with justice, inequality, and lived experience. From new research on carbon emissions to local efforts to restore biodiversity, these articles connect the global and the personal, the structural and the immediate.
Whether you’re looking for clear explanations, in-depth analysis, or grounded ideas for creating change, the Sustainability category offers a wide-ranging view of the forces reshaping our planet — and the possibilities that still remain.
How to Use Salvaged Materials and Upcycling in Restorative Building Projects
Simply using salvage, reclaimed and upcycled materials may slash the footprint to make construction more sustainable.
4 Innovative Practices for Sustainable Construction Materials in 2025
Although the year has only just begun, the top innovative sustainable construction materials and practices for 2025 are already apparent.
Mangrove Forests: A History, Current State, and What’s Next
A look at the current state of mangrove forests worldwide, how we got here, and plans for the future of these delicate yet critical ecosystems.
What Is the Carbon Time Bomb in Our Homes? (Research Reveals)
Research shows, everyday home tech carry a massive, latent carbon footprint or carbon bomb that could jeopardize future environmental goals.
Mangrove Forests: Environmental and Economic Benefits
The environmental and economic benefits of mangrove forests, from carbon capture and water filtration to reducing the financial impacts of climate change.
An Overview of the Threats to Mangrove Forests
The various threats to mangrove forests can all be traced to humankind, from agriculture and coastal development to tourism and climate change. Let’s discuss.
Are Non-Stick Pans Dangerous? What You Should Know
Are non-stick pans dangerous? Possibly. Let’s take a closer look at the details and discuss the risks and alternatives.
The Hidden Dangers of Fatbergs on the Environment
Fatbergs are solidified fat, oil and grease around wet wipes, sanitary pads and other nonbiodegradable products. They cause massive blockages in sewer lines.
A New Social Contract for Climate Change
It’s time for an updated social contract, one that measures individual and collective ecological footprints and aims for sustainable economies and environments.
Off-Grid Solar: The Role of Perovskites
Perovskites are a class of materials with a unique crystal structure that makes them exceptionally efficient at converting sunlight into electricity.
The Responsible Disposal of Holiday Waste: An In-Depth Guide
Holidays are meant for giving. The best gift you can give yourself, your family and your community is to be responsible for your holiday waste. Let’s discuss.
2024 Crestone Energy Fair
A look at the 2024 Crestone Energy Fair, a community at the frontier of sustainable living, with innovative and regenerative ideas for the future.
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.
10 Surprising Environmental Benefits of Backyard Chickens
Looking for a way to reduce your environmental footprint while enjoying fresh eggs for breakfast? Your answer might just come in the form of backyard chickens.
The Heat Pump: Exploring the Environmental Advantages
The greatest advantages of heat pumps are that they save consumers money while also creating a safer, more comfortable home and protecting the environment.
The COVID-19 Plastic Crisis: From Masks to Marine Debris
The covid-19 pandemic has highlighted vulnerabilities in our waste management systems and underscored the need for more sustainable practices and materials.
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.
Ferns and Urban Heat Islands: A Promising Solution
Certain characteristics could make ferns another eco-friendly way to address the exacerbating effects of heat islands. Let’s take a closer look.
The Circular Classroom: Pioneering Sustainability in Education
Discover all about the circular classroom concept, including the practical steps, success stories, and benefits of fostering environmentally conscious students.
Alternative Ways to Incorporate Solar into Your Dwelling
Not everyone can add solar to their roofs. Don’t lose heart, there are still ways in which you can incorporate solar technologies into your home. 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.
Forest Schools: Exploring the Benefits of Outdoor Learning
Forest schools are an innovative concept that draws inspiration from ancient practices. But what exactly are the benefits? Let’s take a closer look.
Natural Ethos: Nature, Resilience, and Sustainability
Natural Ethos: An Exploration of Nature, Resilience, and Sustainability. Details on the Art Exhibition in Berlin, running from July 6th til August 31st, 2024
Astungkara Way Lead Bali Tourism into a New Regenerative Era
Step off the beaten path and explore Bali with Astungkara Way, where sustainable tourism and local culture create a mutually transformative experience
Hydrogen Fuel: An Overview, and Potential for Green Energy
If we were to use it strategically, hydrogen fuel could play a critical role in getting us to net zero greenhouse gas emissions, before it’s too late.
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.
Prioritizing Outdoor Spaces for a More Sustainable Society
Green areas let people connect, but they can be counterproductive to environmental efforts. Here’s a guide to outdoor spaces’ role in a sustainable society.
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.
Climate Change Education: Shifting Perspectives of Teachers
Despite increasing temperatures, melting ice, rising sea levels and more severe natural disasters, climate change education remains limited. Let’s discuss.
Hempcrete: Sustainable Building for Clean Living
Hempcrete has a vast potential for environmental sustainability, especially when compared to the problematic Plain Concrete. Ellen takes us for a closer look.
Water Leaks and Ecosystem Health
This guide discusses common sources of water leaks in the home, and the subsequent effects this can have on local ecosystems and the wider environment.
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.
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.
Why Brooklyn Is the Sustainability Hub of NYC
Whether you’re curious about moving to Brooklyn, need a vacation, or want to find the sustainable hub of New York City, Brooklyn has so much to offer!
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.