One of the major trends in recent years with an upsurge of interest in vegan diets and sustainable food production is alternative milks, which have grown in popularity and variety […]
The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) explained
The Environmental Performance Index, or EPI, is a ranking of 180 countries in terms of environmental health and ecosystem vitality, essentially a performance review on their sustainable development. The ranking […]
What a reunified rail means for sustainable travel
A recent government announcement shared plans to reunify the national rail under one governing body, which is slated to make travel easier and (hopefully) cheaper for a lot of people. […]
What doesn’t work about the ‘Zero Waste Mason Jar’ Trend
A recent trend on social media has seen people making ‘trash jars’ or ‘zero waste jars’, designed to impress and encourage people to create as little waste as possible, often […]
Moving in (and out) sustainably
The end of the academic year can be a very stressful time with assessments and summer fast approaching. With the potential need to move to a new house, either into […]
Buying second-hand clothes can help you slash your carbon footprint
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 […]