Sustainability
Sustainability is only achieved when social, environmental and economic consequences are considered and provided for.
This is always, and forever will be a tough balancing act. Nevertheless, the website aims to pursue this understanding and integrate it throughout the articles.
The Most Sustainable Diet? What You Need To Know
Introduction Is there a ‘Most Sustainable Diet’? Let’s find out. Eating sustainably is a simple term that comes with a lot of associations and caveats. However, there is a huge difference between eating environmentally sustainably and eating sustainably. Vegan diets have been glamorised for their environmental and ethical focus, as they should be. However, these […]
Is Hemp Sustainable? Everything you need to know
What is Hemp? Hemp, otherwise referred to as Cannabis sativa. This plant shares the same family and has a popular recreational and medicinal drug around the world, commonly known as Marijuana or Weed. Hemp on the other hand is not the same as the marijuana plant and doesn’t have the THC and doesn’t have the […]
Climate Impact Labels: Innovative Solution To The Climate Crisis?
What are Climate Impact Labels? Climate Impact labels are the concept that food in shops should have High, Moderate and Low Carbon climate impact labels, stating the status of the foods and whether they are environmentally sustainable. A recent study from John Hopkins found tested how effective High and low climate impact labels on fast […]
5 Creative and Easy Ways You Can Upcycle Household Items
Introduction One of the best ways you can reduce wastage and bring new life to household products is to upcycle household items that are no longer able to serve their original purpose but are still in good condition to be able to use for another purpose. This is a great way to reduce your carbon […]
Disposable Vapes – A Carcinogen Of The Planet
What are vapes/e-cigarettes? Vaping is the inhalation and exhalation of vapour, usually from an electronic device. Most of these devices contain nicotine and have a variety of different flavours to choose from. The original design of vapes was to reduce the use of cigarettes, however, it has gradually turned into the new modern-day cigarette. Vape […]
This Is How Electric Vehicles Will Revolutionise Transport.
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular, cheaper and practical to run as the years go by. EVs have previously been branded as impractical and aspirational due to the lack of infrastructure embedded in the UK. EVs rely on the use of charging points to operate. In contrast to petroleum and Fiedler fuelled cars whereby […]
5 Sustainable Watch brands To Look Out For
Introduction Sustainable Watches are a great gift for anyone who wants to add to their watch collection, whilst also wanting to be conscious of what company they’re purchasing products from. These brands are all remarkable and made me feel very proud of the potential of what we can do when we consider more than profit […]
5 Ways To Inspire Environmentalism in Schools
Introduction As a geography teacher based on the fringes of London, there’s always lots of talk on how schools can demonstrate environmentally friendly practices, in a manageable and sustainable way. Whilst keeping costs down and taking as little time as possible. Given how frantic the average school day is for teachers and students alike! After […]
What You Need To Know About Plastic Pollution
Introduction Plastics contribute towards numerous different types of pollution, such as soil, air and water pollution. This is due to the production, transportation and commercialisation of plastic. How Plastic Contributes To Air Pollution An article published in the Journal of Nature Climate Change found the global life-cycle GHG emissions of plastics were 1.7 Gt of […]
Surprising Ways Microplastics Are Damaging Your Health
What Are Micro Plastics? Microplastics are tiny plastic shards or pieces that result from commercial product development and the breakdown of larger plastics. By the U.S National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) microplastics are any fragment of plastic less than 5mm in length. Consumption of Microplastics Researchers estimate that more than 8.3 billion tonnes of […]