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Best environmental podcasts
The sustainability topic, along with climate change, while popular, is joined by even more voices through podcasts and other educational channels. People want to know facts about the climate science, they want to know how to make a difference, and help the planet in the impactful way. Hearing the demand (pun intended), the market for science-backed and entertaining podcasts is growing fast. I wanted to list some good podcasts below, but feel free to throw some of your favorites in the...
Decathlon is changing name to promote sustainable fashion
Decathlon, a well known sporting goods retailer, will be now known as Nolhtaced (Decathlon written backwards) in a plan to promote "reverse shopping". The promoted "reverse shopping" scheme is a Decathlon project, allowing their customers to resell old sporting goods to the retailer, so that it can repair it and sell it again - keeping the lifespan of the sport clothing longer. Resold, second-hand items are going to be covered by the Decathlon warranty. Arnaud De Coster, second-hand Nolhtaced...
What is Sustainable Fashion?
The fashion industry sucks. It’s not only fuelling climate change with a lot of CO2 (10% of annual global carbon emissions!), but it’s a major cause of water and air pollution, along with humans and other animals right abuses. While we all need something to wear, the way this industry is set up is just not sustainable. That’s why in recent years, the idea of sustainable fashion is flourishing. But what exactly is sustainable fashion? Sustainability of any process means, that it can maintain or...
7 Tips to Save Water in the Bathroom
Water is one of the most important natural resources on Earth. It is essential for all forms of life, but, what's more critical, it is a limited resource. Every person on the planet needs water to survive, and we all have a responsibility to protect this vital resource. The good thing is that some water preservation tips are super easy to do! People use water in different places in and around the house. Today we will focus on the bathroom, since we all use a lot of the precious H2O for...
What is Sustainability?
The term “sustainability” refers to the ability of an ecosystem to maintain itself over time. An ecosystem that is sustainable can continue to provide the same services, resources, and benefits to human and other species indefinitely. To be sustainable, an ecosystem must be able to regenerate the resources it uses, such as water, air, and soil. It must also be able to adapt to changes, such as climate change, without collapsing. There is more to that topic thought. What is Sustainability?...