What Is Direct Trade and Why It Matters
I remember going to an Oxfam store as a kid with mom. While I looked around at colorful beaded necklaces and big unique bracelets she would be buying coffee and tea – things that she …
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Why Sustainable Investing Matters and Where to Do It
Let’s talk money. As I’m in the process of adulting, I’ve come across the reality of money management. A large part of this is deciding what to do with the money you earn, where to …
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7 Sustainability Apps For a Greener Life
Ah, technology. A blessing and a curse in equal measure. Know what? Apps are one of my favorite parts of modern household technology. I WANT TO HAVE THEM ALL and spend my day going from …
What Is Greenwashing and How to Avoid It
Imagine this: you’re doing your groceries, standing in front of the chocolate section. You’re browsing and browsing. You’re about to get your go-to chocolate bar, but suddenly, you see next to it other bars with …
The Environmental Cost of Fashion Shows
Last week I read this article about how the January 2020 issue of Vogue Italia doesn’t have any photos, but drawings instead. Why? It not only gives an incredible artistic value to the issue, but …
The 7 Most Inspiring Documentaries on Sustainability
Don’t you love documentaries? Lately, I’ve been trying to watch more documentaries on sustainability and the environment to learn a bit more about possible solutions to the climate crisis and how to do my bit. …
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Hidden Plastic In Everyday Stuff
We’re all trying to be all zero waste and eco-friendly running away from plastic 24×7. But what can we do when plastic is where we least expect it? When we think we’re doing something nice …
Zero Waste Is Wrong and This Is Why
Oh, hey there! This post contains links to products that I love and I’d love for you to try. If you buy something using them, I’ll receive a commission – totally cost-free for you. Some …
Carbon Offsets: the Solution for Climate Change?
So I live abroad and I travel by plane quite often to visit my family. I’m aware that by flying I’m responsible for a huge amount of carbon emissions, and I also know that flying …
What Are Microplastics?
I heard about microplastics for the first time a couple of years ago when someone was talking about those face cleansers with microbeads. I don’t know what I thought those teeny-tiny balls were, but when …