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Climate Change
inspirationBY Selva Ozelli ·
04·06·20
JPMorgan Chase, the first American bank to create and successfully test a digital coin representing a fiat currency, also provided the most fossil fuel financing out of any bank in the world, according to a 2019 report titled “Banking on Climate Change.” The bank recently joined a chorus of other financial institutions and endowments that have declared that they will, going forward, be reluctant to provide funding […]
Plastic Pollutioninspiration04·04·20
As far as making a difference to our environment goes, it doesn’t get much bigger than the International Coastal Cleanup Day. This annual event involves people across the globe in beach clean-ups. The Coastal Cleanup Day takes place on the third Saturday of September.
Eco Friendlyinspiration04·03·20
So much of what we buy is packaged in the ubiquitous plastic tub, bottle or wrap. For decades, supermarkets have plied us with goods that come in all sorts of packaging. However, given growing concern and consumers seeking less wasteful alternatives new entrants are challenging the status quo. Doing their admirable bit to help address our […]
Eco Friendlyinspiration03·31·20
Every corner of the earth is facing a plastic epidemic. Beaches and oceans are continuously affected by it but fortunately, more and more people are starting to take a stance. With this change in attitude, there’s also a whole bunch of zero waste talks and plastic-free talks out there to inspire us all. Below we’ve […]
Plastic Pollutioninspiration03·30·20
Plastic waste. Today, we all now have an understanding of the role we need to play when it comes to reducing waste. This is particularly true when it comes to plastic. We also all appreciate that continually depleting our oil reserves to create new plastic is not sustainable. As such, we need to find ways […]
BiodiversityinspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
03·29·20
The bee population is in trouble, and it needs all the help it can get! Bees are crucial to sustaining the ecosystem because they’re the most efficient pollinator species out there. As such. bees also have an important role to play in biodiversity. But since the late 1990s, their population has fallen rapidly. Wondering how […]
Renewable Energyinspiration03·29·20
Solar energy is changing the way in which we look at how we source the energy we need. Given how fast technology has marched on in line with our search for cleaner energy, let's take a look at the different types of solar energy available.
Biodiversity
quotesBY Isabela Sedano ·
03·23·20
Our curated selections of elephant quotes compiles some of the most inspiring and thought-provoking sayings about elephants. From their strength and intelligence to their symbolic meanings, these quotes will make you appreciate these majestic creatures even more.
BiodiversityinspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
03·18·20
Bees play a crucial role in the complex ecosystems of our planet. Unfortunately, they are under threat. Human-driven change means that present species extinction rates for bees and other pollinators are 100 to 1,000 times higher than normal. The decline in bee numbers is a negative indicator for the future quality of human life and […]
Plastic PollutioninspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
03·18·20
Today more and more eco-conscious brands are creating ocean plastic jewelry. Here we’ve curated 4 of our favourite brands who use plastic waste collected from the ocean to create beautiful and wearable jewelry.
Mind & BodyinspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
03·17·20
The ‘ancient history’ of the mindful movement is rooted in undocumented eras. For millennia, people practiced mindfulness exercises to support their religion and spirituality. But through science, mindfulness would become a mainstream movement in the western world.
Renewable EnergyinspirationBY Selva Ozelli ·
03·17·20
India is fostering a digital future via Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Digital India” initiative: A national blockchain strategy that includes quantum computing, machine learning and artificial intelligence as digital technologies become the primary platform for economic activity and growth.
Sustainable LivinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
02·29·20
There is no doubt that most of us take water for granted. Particularly in the UK, where we have wet winters and wet summers too. From showering to washing dishes and even watering the garden, we use and rarely give it’s constant availability a second thought. However, water is not a limitless source and the […]
Renewable Energyinspiration02·26·20
The history of tidal energy is one that goes further back in time than many of us might realise. The truth is, we have long understood the power of flowing water. Despite this, we still need to work out how to harness this power on a vast scale. A scale perhaps, that is large enough […]
Climate ChangeinspirationBY Selva Ozelli ·
02·24·20
Russian President Vladimir Putin is the most influential person in the blockchain industry, according to Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of major cryptocurrency exchange Binance, which added five trading pairs: Binance Coin (BNB), Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and XRP at the beginning of December, as well as adding Tether (USDT) later the same month against the Russian ruble. Putin was the first to propose a multinational cryptocurrency along […]
Renewable Energyinspiration02·23·20
We generate mountains of waste each and every day as a society across the world. However, modern processing now allows us to turn that waste into energy. As such, it is important to consider the benefits of waste to energy as we seek means to limit our negative impacts on the planet and make more […]
Renewable Energyinspiration02·18·20
Much of the energy we use today comes from non-renewable sources. Ultimately, this means that in time, these sources will run out. Along with this, much of this energy plays a significant role in polluting the planet by emitting greenhouse gases. Therefore, we need alternative sources of energy. Therefore, we should consider the advantages & […]
Social EnterpriseinspirationBY Brad Frankel ·
02·13·20
Getting outside, having small adventures and experiencing the outdoors help promote wellbeing and inspire us to create change.
Renewable Energyinspiration02·12·20
Our Atmosphere now contains the highest levels of C02 ever. We know the threat of climate change is very real. We must all share the responsibility for climate change. Of course, the switch to different types of renewable clean energy is critical. We can all choose to realise the advantages of renewable energy. So what […]
Mind & BodyinspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
02·09·20
Students, like everyone else, face the modern challenge of attention deficit. With each new digital distraction, it becomes increasingly difficult to focus on the right things. Students also experience the pressure of exam stress, performance competition, anxiety about their potential future opportunities, and so on. With these issues in mind, there are many benefits of […]
Food Wasteinspiration02·09·20
So much of the food that we produce or consume goes to waste. In fact, 1.3 billion tons of food goes to waste each year and much of that will go to landfill. As a result, this food waste breaks down and produces methane and methane is far more damaging to our environment than CO2. […]
Food WasteinspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
02·09·20
Many of us now share the goal to live more sustainably. Through the food choices we make, we can reduce our individual impact on our planet. Here we take a look at 7 food sustainability projects and how they show the way towards a more sustainable future.
Work & SkillsinspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
02·09·20
We all have a limit when it comes to how we perform mentally and physically. Taking care of ourselves in the right way can make a real difference to the way in which we perform. Therefore, understanding how to reduce downtime and increase productivity can help us in many walks of life.
Poverty
newsBY Sam Colyer ·
02·09·20
This month we’re talking about the very topical subject of period poverty. It's not really good enough that we live in a world where women are unable to meet basic hygiene needs. We must continue to break the stigma around menstruation to ensure we can have sensible conversations about period poverty.
Plastic PollutioninspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
01·31·20
Our entire environment is facing a number of significant challenges. With growing awareness and a growing consumer backlash to single-use plastic, we’re starting to see whole communities going plastic-free. People are coming together to do their bit, mobilising and making changes where they live. In doing so showing that whole communities can in fact go plastic-free.
Plastic Pollutioninspiration01·31·20
As useful as it might be, plastic is a bit of a menace when it comes to our environment. This handy material has been used in manufacturing for decades. It provides us with so many solutions yet is traditional plastic soon to be a thing of the past? And what are the benefits of eco-friendly […]