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Environment

eco friendly christmas tree toys

A Sustainable Christmas: 7 Eco-Friendly Holiday Tips

October 3, 2026December 1, 2021 by Christie Johnson

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but lurking behind the magic is an unsettling reality that perpetually taints the joy of Christmas: overconsumption.

Categories Waste & Circular Resources Tags Christie Johnson, Environment, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
man working with asbestos

The Environmental Impacts of Asbestos

December 17, 2025November 29, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

Exposure to asbestos can cause multiple negative health effects, but asbestos can also pollute the air, water, soil, and settle on different objects.

Categories Waste & Circular Resources Tags Architecture, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Waste
sustainable leggings by patagonia

Sustainable Leggings Guide: 11 Ethical & Conscious Brands

October 3, 2026November 27, 2021 by Christie Johnson

There are many sustainable leggings brands following a more hopeful trajectory around eco-friendly materials, ethical workplaces and sustainable manufacturing.

Categories Ethical and Sustainable Brand Guides Tags Christie Johnson, Environment, Ethics, Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
eco-friendly garden

How to Create of An Eco-Friendly Home and Garden

December 17, 2025November 20, 2021 by Ryan Jenkin

In this article, we’ll be exploring simple, yet effective features than make up an eco-friendly home, including tips for your garden.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Blush, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
sustainable beauty

Sustainable Beauty: A Deep Dive into the Eco-Friendly World

October 3, 2026November 16, 2021 by Tess DiNapoli

Sustainable beauty products are made with consideration to the environment and those who depend on it, and causing less damage to the Earth.

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Blush, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
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The Smart Garden: A Question of Reliability?

October 3, 2026November 14, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

If simplicity is a hallmark of reliability, then our reliance on the global network that is our current industrial food system needs to be questioned.

Categories Gardening Tags Blush, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle
SOUR

Architects As Sustainable Actionists

October 22, 2023November 13, 2021 by Marianne de Zeeuw

International architecture and design studio SOUR dedicated their Journal Issue 03 to the footprint created by architects, products, and our built environment.

Categories Climate Tags Architecture, Climate, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Politics, Sustainability, Waste
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Giti Tire Places Focus on Corporate Social Responsibility

October 3, 2026November 12, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

The UN Global Compact obligations have already been accepted by more than 9,500 corporations and 3,000 non-business entities and Giti Tire is one of them.

Categories Innovation & Technology Tags Environment, Lifestyle, Politics, Waste
solar panel in winter

Do Solar Panels Work in Winter?

October 22, 2023November 7, 2021 by Rich Murphy

It is common to imagine a warm summer climate when considering using a home solar system, but let’s explore some alternatives.

Categories Innovation & Technology Tags Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Waste
vegan beauty products

5 Ways Vegan Beauty Products Help Save the Planet

October 3, 2026November 6, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

Making the switch to vegan beauty products, from your face wash to your hair care, goes a long way in supporting the health of planet earth.

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Blush, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Waste
food waste

A Guide to Community Fridges in the UK and Around the World

October 3, 2026October 20, 2021 by Heather Grant

How this food waste solution captured a country’s imagination and continues to spread across the globe

Categories Waste & Circular Resources Tags Environment, Ethics, Heather Grant, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
biochar

Biochar – Nature’s Secret that Eliminates Carbon Emissions

February 17, 2024October 18, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

Biochar: It’s an ancient practice that can eliminate carbon emissions in a way that scientists are only now beginning to appreciate.

Categories Climate Tags Carbon, Climate, Ecology, Environment
clean smelling home

All Natural Home Deodorizing Remedies

October 22, 2023October 17, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

Enviornmentally friendly ways to improve the interior air quality of your home can vastly improve quality of life, without causing unneccasry harm.

Categories Interiors Tags Environment, Lifestyle, Waste
cardboard waste

What Does the Future of Packaging Look Like?

October 3, 2026October 3, 2021 by Shannon Bergstrom

The Future of Packaging – because it affects our food, our medicine, and even our hygiene; and it creates vast amounts of pollution in our rivers and oceans.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Environment, Plastic, Zero-waste
coffee and macrons

How To Make your Home More Eco-Friendly

September 28, 2025September 20, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

Believe it or not, there’s actually a lot we can do to minimize the amount of waste and pollution we cause in the house. These three simple tips will help.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Blush, Environment, Lifestyle, Waste
The Guide to Sustainable Sheets

The Guide to Sustainable Sheets: Bedding to Help You Get a Good Night’s Sleep

October 3, 2026September 18, 2021 by Ellen Rubin

This guide to sustainable sheets explores ethical and environmentally considerate bedding brands, and considers what is neccessary for a guilt-free sleep.

Categories Ethical and Sustainable Brand Guides Tags Brand guide, Ellen Rubin, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Waste
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5 Surprising Facts Why You Should Go Eco-Friendly

June 20, 2026September 9, 2021 by Jean Ong

When you do these 5 eco-friendly actions, you keep yourself fit and youthful looking, detox your home and save time! All while saving the planet.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Blush, Environment, Lifestyle
copper mine

Potential Benefits of Advanced Recycling Technologies for Precious Metals E-Waste Recovery

October 3, 2026July 29, 2021 by Aishwarya Korgaonkar

This Essay and Market Analysis on the future of e-waste examines the costly environmental harm posed by this issue, but also the economic possibilties that may incentivize solutions, including recycling and the reclamation of precious metals.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Economics, Environment, Pollution
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How Manufacturers Can Reduce Production Waste

January 2, 2026May 19, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

Reducing production waste isn’t about small efficiency tweaks. It requires design, data, incentives, and systems thinking across the entire manufacturing process.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Business, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
green apples inside a plastic bag

Why Food Waste Shouldn’t Be an Issue

January 7, 2026March 3, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

Nowadays, food waste is one of the biggest environmental issues in the world, but should it be?

Categories General Tags Ecology, Environment, Food security, Plastic, Waste
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Sustainable Fashion: Organizations, Certifications, Fabrics

October 3, 2026January 10, 2021 by Ellen Rubin

A glossary of organizations, certifications, NGOs, ethical movements, technical terms, and jargon associated with sustainable fashion.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Environment, Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
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A Comparison of the Environmental Cost of Natural and Synthetic Fabrics

October 4, 2026December 23, 2020 by Brett Stadelmann

Synthetic fabrics come with many obvious benefits, but there is also an environmental cost. How do they truly compare with natural fabrics?

Categories General Tags Cotton, Environment, Fashion, Lifestyle, Organic
Children reading on grass

Sustainable Kids’ Clothing: A Guide for Conscious Parents

October 3, 2026December 4, 2020 by Dawn Cowles

This guide to sustainable kids clothing explores the ethical concerns and the innovative and compassionate solutions that are on offer.

Categories Ethical and Sustainable Brand Guides Tags Brand guide, Dawn Cowles, Environment, Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability

Dr. Richard Byron-Cox: The Intrinsic Value of our Planet

October 3, 2026November 22, 2020 by Brett Stadelmann

Featuring Dr. Richard Byron-Cox, the Head of the Capacity Development and Innovation Office at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.

Categories General Tags Carbon, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Planetary boundaries, Waste
city at night across water

Understanding the Importance of Eco-Friendly Solutions in Public Space Design

October 3, 2026November 21, 2020 by Lilly Miller

Design-wise, times are changing: More and more eco-friendly solutions are being developed & implemented in the sphere of public space design.

Categories Innovation & Technology Tags Architecture, Carbon, Design, Environment, Sustainability
Modular house

Modular Construction: More Efficient, More Environmental

October 3, 2026October 30, 2020 by Daniel Gray

Greater focus on sustainability in recent years has led architects and builders to put the environment in focus with their creations.

Categories Innovation & Technology Tags Architecture, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Girl wearing athleisure leaning against stairs

Recycled Material For Athleisure: Clothing Industry Riding The Wave Of Sustainability

October 3, 2026October 24, 2020 by Swati Tamhankar

Sustainable Athleisure: It’s no secret that Fast Fashion is a problem for the environment. One solution lies with sustainable athleisure.

Categories General Tags Environment, Fashion, Health, Lifestyle, Recycling, Sustainability
Energy Remote

How Remote Working Contributes to Energy Conservation

October 22, 2023October 23, 2020 by DebD

Remote working offers, amongst other benefits, the general sense of satisfaction that one is having a beneficial impact on the environment.

Categories Innovation & Technology Tags Carbon, Economics, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Wooden box labelled 'Farmer's Market' full of vegetables

Ways to Care for the Planet: Good for The Earth, The Body, and The Bank Account

October 3, 2026August 10, 2020 by Heather Grant

5 Ways to Care for the Planet: These simple tips will help you to care, not only for your own health, but for that of the planet too.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Blush, Environment, Ethics, Health, Heather Grant, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
Civil rights march

Black Lives Matter, Environmental Racism and Climate Injustice: What They Have in Common and What You Can Do to Help

October 3, 2026July 24, 2020 by Jeanne Yacoubou

Dismantling the white supremacist foundation underpinning all three of these movements will take everyone working together. Get involved undoing the harms ravaging your local community using these 3 tips.

Categories Climate Tags Climate, Climate Change, Environment, Equality, Ethics, Jeanne Yacoubou, Politics, Poverty
Woman wearing throwaway fashion

Throwaway Fashion & Fast Fashion: Facts and 4 Great Tips

October 3, 2026July 5, 2020 by Ana Yong

Throwaway Fashion, Or Fast Fashion, is more than just a callous disregard for the true value and cost of creating clothing and fashion accessories. It is also incredibly harmful to the environment.

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Ana Yong, Environment, Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
Bottled water filled with mud

Taste, Cost & Safety: 3 Reasons NOT to Buy Bottled Water

October 5, 2026May 10, 2020 by Ellen Rubin

Bottled Water: Considered by many to be one of the most grievous crimes our species has committed against our planet and its ecosystems.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Ellen Rubin, Environment, Health, Plastic, Waste, Water bottles, Zero-waste
Broken phone

The Effects of E-Waste on the Environment and Human Health

October 4, 2026December 14, 2019 by Ana Yong

Recycling old digital products is a practice not many people are willing to commit to, even though it is absolutely essential.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Ana Yong, Environment, Plastic, Poverty, Recycling, Waste
Landfill with city in distance

Capitalism and The Advent of Garbage

October 2, 2026August 14, 2019 by Ashita Parekh

Could the end of capitalism pave the way from a reduction in our creation of garbage, towards a truly sustainable future?

Categories Waste & Circular Resources Tags Economics, Environment, Plastic, Renewables, Waste
Agriculture clouds

An Argument Against Pesticides: Fuming Over Fumigation

October 3, 2026June 1, 2019 by Christina De La Rocha

When a nearby farm is sprayed, we have to shut all our windows and doors to keep the fumes out of the house, but there’s nothing we can do to save the bees.

Categories Ecology & Biodiversity Tags Agriculture, Christina De La Rocha, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Pesticides, Waste
Cliffs

Environmental Action: A Teenager’s Simple Call

December 10, 2025May 1, 2019 by Little Miss Expat

This Earth is our home, it gives us shelter, food, and nurtures us; yet we continue to destroy this planet day after day. This is not right.

Categories Climate Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Little Miss Expat
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