Malawi: Traditional Basketry Offering an Ethical and Cheap Alternative to Plastics
In Malawi, where a recent ban on single-use plastics has forced people to think outside the box, there is a growing resurgence of an almost-forgotten technique.
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Why Food Waste Shouldn’t Be an Issue
Nowadays, food waste is one of the biggest environmental issues in the world, but should it be?
Campaigns and Initiatives to Paint Strokes of Growth across E-Waste Recycling and Reuse Services Market
A research article on present and future services relating to E-Waste recycling and re-use, drafted by Transparency Market Research
The Good Plastic Things
The Good Plastic Things’ mission is to develop household goods and decorative products made with 100% recycled and 100% recyclable plastic
Simple Ways to Create a Zero-Waste Kitchen
Zero waste is a set of eco-habits that don’t appear instantly. However, simple steps will not require a lot of effort and money but will make your kitchen cleaner.
Share Breakfast with Your Plants: Kitchen Scraps that are Good for the Garden
A good breakfast for us may be eggs, orange juice, a banana, and a hot cup of coffee or tea. Believe it or not, this is also a good meal for your plants.
Understanding the Intrinsic Value of our Planet to Fight Climate Change ft. Dr Richard Byron-Cox
Featuring Dr. Richard Byron-Cox, the Head of the Capacity Development and Innovation Office at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.
The Ultimate Guide to Enjoying a Zero Waste Christmas This Year
Never mind its reputation for waste: It’s possible to have a zero waste Christmas, enjoy every minute of it, and not come across as a Grinch.
How to Conserve Water at Home: A Room-by-Room Guide
If you want to live a more eco-conscious life, why not start at home with some simple water usage habits.
Warning: Oceans are Turning into Landfills
The situation in our oceans is worse then ever. It’s time to review the facts, and discuss what we as individuals can do to help.
Triple Threats: Good for The Earth, The Body, and The Bank Account
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.
Sustainable Fabric: A Complete Guide to Environmentally Friendly Fashion
Sustainable Fabric: Not all fabrics are created equal, especially as regards the costs of production and disposal to the environment and to human health.
Environmentally Friendly Ways to Clean Windows – Infographic
Too often, needlessly toxic solutions are utilized for the purpose of cleaning windows. Alternatives exist that are not only cheaper, but also pose much less of a hazard to human health and to the environment.
Urban Composting Is An Idea Whose Time Has Come
Urban Composting: Food waste is a global issue, but one which several cities are taking steps to address, in a movement that is now beginning to spread.
Throwaway Or Fast Fashion Is Throwing Away Our Children’s Right To A Cleaner Environment
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.
How to Reduce Food Waste Using a Log
Food waste is a huge problem for families the world over. This handy log might help you keep track of things and reduce waste in your household.
Pineapple, Banana & Coconut: Sustainable Fabrics – Out of the Kitchen and Into the Closet
Banana, pineapple, and coconut might make you think of a fruit salad; yet all three plants are now being used to make durable and sustainable fabrics.
Staying Safe without Plastic in the Covid-19 Crisis: 5 Ways to Go Plastic-Free
Single-use plastic is undergoing a resurgence during the Covid-19 pandemic. Not surprisingly, it’s already adding significantly to ocean plastic pollution. Here are 5 ways to protect yourself from Covid-19 while staying plastic-free.
Are Biofuels Our Future?
Biofuels are a hot topic amongst those in the know at the moment, especially as they offer a more sustainable and carbon-neutral alternative to traditional fuels.
Guide for A Zero-Waste Bathroom
Keeping plastic and toxic non-biodegradable waste out of the home is a lot easier than you think. A zero-waste bathroom should be the norm if you are passionate about green living.
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.
Easy Ways to Go Green for Earth Day and Beyond
Though the celebrations for Earth Day 2020 will look a bit different than in years past, celebrating our planet is now more necessary than ever.
From the Editor, February 2020
It has been a great pleasure this year for me to able to present more stories than ever before. Once again, thank you for joining us.
Thin Plastics Banned in Malawi: A Victory in The War on Plastic
Malawi has implemented a ban on the production and distribution of thin, single-use plastics, earning praise from environmental and conservation activists.
Choose the Dark Side to Discover Light: The Effects of Light Pollution and How to Reduce It
It’s important to educate people on the negative effect of excessive light and what they can do to reduce energy consumption and preserve the darkness of the night sky.
Zero Waste Homes: An Infographic
The “Zero Waste Homes” concept: what it means, the hierarchy of zero waste, why we should aim for zero waste, and ways that we can strive for a zero waste home.
Sun, Shoreline and… Trash: The Renewal of Boracay’s Beaches
New task forces under the guidance of President Duterte are turning the tide, reversing the ecological destruction of the Phillipines’s most popular tourist destinations.
The Ocean Cleanup Bags Its First Lot of Trash
A project envisioned in 2012 by a Dutch teenager is beginning to address the problem of ocean plastic, and the damage it causes to marine life.
Do We Really Need to Buy New Furniture? Your Simple Guide to Upcycling Using Chalk Paint
This guide will show you how to upcycle your furniture using 3 easy chalk paint techniques [blending, frottage and gilding] to create a textured, aged look.
Indonesia is Drowning in Plastic and This is How You Can Help
Discovering Indonesia’s rich cornucopia of islands can sadly be tainted with the reality of one of humanity’s greatest addictions: plastic
Why Are We Not Happy Despite So Many Choices in our Lives?
Consumers today are more aware of the impact of their choices on others and the environment. Sustainable options might help achieve decision satisfaction.
How to Handle the Waste We Produce
Although some people may be intimidated by the zero waste movement and its restrictions, those of us who aren’t able to ‘go zero’ can also do their part.
How to be a Better Bali Tourist
Bali is a lush island in paradise, boasting a diverse and undeniably stunning ecological landscape; but this landscape is under threat by the very industry that encourages visitors from all across the world.
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.
A Beginners Guide to Zero-Waste Living
Not so very long ago, zero waste living was something few people had heard about. Today, it’s top of the list for many eco-conscious people.
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.
