As students, it can be incredibly difficult to make changes to our own lives to reduce our carbon footprints. We may lack direct control over our energy providers, our travelling […]
What is Greenwashing, and how to spot it?
Greenwashing is when a company or organisation spends time marketing themselves as environmentally friendly, rather than focusing on minimising their environmental impact. It’s intended to appeal to consumers who prefer […]
Why you should consider buying 2nd hand tech to help reduce your carbon footprint
One common complaint about sustainable decision-making is that one person can’t make a major difference, or that it often feels like our changes don’t matter. In some ways, there is […]
How cutting down on meat can save you money and save the planet
Going vegan or making a major change in your consumer behaviours often seems inaccessible or unrealistic, but minor changes can make a huge difference, and often come with additional benefits […]
How reducing our hot water usage effects your carbon footprint (and what we can do to reduce it)
Hot water is something that we use every day, we constantly rely it for laundry, personal hygiene and food hygiene, but the way we use water can have a huge […]
How Meal Planning Can Help Slash Your Carbon Footprint
University students are in a tricky position when it comes to sustainable decision making. Many university students don’t get a choice about their living situations, or how eco-friendly their energy […]
Why you should try a carbon footprint calculator
Carbon footprints are an accessible and simplified measurement of your carbon emissions. Carbon footprint calculators show you the areas of your lifestyle that contribute to your footprint: what you are […]
(More) things to watch and read during lockdown III
If you’re anything like me, lockdown means you have a lot of time on your hands. This is a blessing and a curse, finding things to do can be tricky, […]
What you need to know about The Paris Agreement
In his first days as President of the United States of America, Joe Biden has pledged to re-enter the Paris Agreement, an international environmental agreement that the US officially left […]