Be the change you want to see: how to build a better future post COV-19
In the last few months we all have been affected by drastic - and at times dramatic - changes in our lives. Changes that we did not foresee but that had a rapid and significant impact on our routines, habits, and wellbeing. I imagine that all of us cannot wait for the COV-19 crisis to be over, but I also imagine that many of us are pondering about what world will emerge from this crisis. Our hope is that we will emerge more determined than ever to change what is wrong in the way we treat our planet and better equipped to do so.
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The future of fashion is circular. How innovative fashion brands are working on circularity
The end of last year and the start of 2019 have seen a sharp increase in consumers’ awareness of the damages associated with fashion production and consumption. Clothes are an essential part of our lives, and fashion represents an important expression of individuality. Nevertheless, we have reached a point where we have lost control of what we consume and how we consume.
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Shiny frames: how sustainable is my pair of glasses?
Ever wondered what your eyewear is made from and how sustainable is it? Probably not. That’s why we looked into it…
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Human society under urgent threat: there is a way forward and we can still bend the curve.
A scientific study just released by the UN reveals that one million species are at risk of extinction. Not only we are causing the extinction of other species, but we are also undermining our life-support system. However, we can act on it.
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What about your shoes? Why we need better, sustainably made shoes.
At the moment, the footwear industry doesn’t have a great reputation when it comes to being ethical or sustainable. At the same time, the market for sustainably made shoes is now booming driven by consumers’ awareness and visionary entrepreneurs.
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World Water Day 2019: ‘Leaving no one behind’.
In 2010, the UN recognised “the right to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as a human right that is essential for the full enjoyment of life and all human rights.” Mina Guli decided to raise awareness on the importance of water with a series of epic campaigns , the last one being to run 100 marathons in 100 days. Her story conveys passion, determination and hope.
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The world’s wildlife needs protection: how wildlife crime is fought through effective intelligence and investigative operations.
More than two-thirds of the world's wildlife could be gone by the end of the decade if action isn't taken soon. In this article we will discover how intelligence-led operation play a vital role in fighting wildlife trafficking.
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The Sustainable Development Goals: Engage with them, increase your agency and help children became advocates of a better future.
“The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.” Why only one in 10 people knows what they are?
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Ocean Plastic: “We can catch it before it gets to the Ocean.”
Our oceans are under threat. Each year 8 million tons of plastic leak into the sea, with just ten rivers carrying 80% of the plastic entering the oceans. An Italian start-up is on a mission to clean those rivers from plastic pollution.
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New Year’s resolutions for adventurous wildlife lovers…and for anyone that wants to secure a future for all life on Earth
The Living Planet Report 2018 issued a few weeks ago by the World Wildlife Foundation shows that wildlife populations have decreased by 60% globally between 1970 and 2014, but it also contains a powerful message of hope.
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Our Children, our Future: Education for sustainability in five exquisite and thought-provoking books
Education for sustainability is vital to equip children with the knowledge and mind-set that will help them become change agents and bring about positive change. Here we suggest five inspiring books for young readers…and not yet readers.
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Flexitarian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Omnivore: Food habits have an impact on climate change
One in eight Britons is now vegetarian or vegan, with a further 21% that claim to be flexitarian. A great shift in food habits has happened over the past five years and climate change is one of the reasons behind the evolution of consumers’ preferences.
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Food Waste and Social Inclusion: Refrettorio Felix brings good food and dignity to vulnerable residents of West London
The power of shared meals to foster community engagement while tackling food poverty and food waste.
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Wonky fruit and vegetables: Why we all should love them and where to look for them
More than one-third of farmed fruit and vegetables never reaches supermarket shelves because it is misshapen or the wrong size, research suggests.
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The New Denim Project - Fashion yarn upcycling at its best!
The New Denim Project is a successful upcyling project in Guatemala that confirms that fashion products made from recycled yarn can also be of quality and be beautiful.
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Specialty coffee can be more than great aroma, when it has "purpose" at its core.
Looking for more than the caffeine spike that a morning brew offers? Specialty coffee promises great aroma and flavour, but there can be much more to it than that…
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From pens, to baby food packaging and biscuits wrappers: typically hard-to-recycle waste can be recycled through TerraCycle®
Did you ever have a recycling enigma? What to do with plastic wrappers? TerraCycle recycles what most consider to be “unrecyclable'“ while giving virtuous citizens the chance for charities’ support.
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Hydrophil - German start-up company launches bio-degradable sustainable quality toothbrushes in London
German start-up company, founded by three friends, launches its innovative sustainable hygiene products such as bio-degradable and plastic-free toothbrushes in the UK.
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Cups, water bottles, straws...What about toys? How the toy industry is tackling plastic waste
Ninety percent of toys for babies and toddlers are made out of plastic and have an average lifetime of only 6 months.
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Do you envision a world without waste? You can start with a pair of jeans
We visited Pure London, the UK's most anticipated fashion trade show, to get to discover more sustainable brands and listen from great and inspiring sustainability leaders that are driving positive change within the industry.
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