Perfume. It is the punctuation mark which signifies the start of my daily pursuits. Mornings are intersected from the point of first spritz – the sound of the toast escaping […]
A Festive Nightmare: Why Glitter Is on the Naughty List This Christmas
In the lead up to Christmas, with the nights getting longer and the days getting darker, we see a sharp increase in the environmental nightmare that is glitter. Everywhere you […]
When Culture Becomes Commodity: Explaining Cultural Appropriation
Pictured above – Lekáreň u Salvátora – One of the Oldest Jesuit Pharmacies Bratislava. What Happens When Culture is Repackaged? Imagine this: you’re on a wonderful all-inclusive holiday, the sun […]
Beans Behaving Badly
As the leaves begin to fall and the nights grow darker, we turn to cosy beverages to keep us warm even on the frostiest days. Coffee chains encapsulate the flavours […]
Labubus On a Birkin Bag: TikTok’s Overconsumption Crisis
‘I am the owner of the only 24 karat gold labubu’, a widespread meme trending on TikTok, a seemingly harmless joke, however this message demonstrates the overconsumption mindset promoted by […]
Kick Off the New Academic Year with Simple, Sustainable Food Choices
The new academic year is here, and it’s the perfect time to think about the little choices we make every day, especially when it comes to food. Even tiny changes […]
Coffee Cup Chronicles – A Student Guide to Sipping Sustainably ☕🌍
Hello, I’m a cup. Yes, a coffee cup. Don’t scroll away—believe it or not, I’ve seen more of student life than most humans on campus. Entry 1: The Disposable Life […]
Beyond Burgers, Beyond Blame: The Case for Modern Food
An unsettling amount of time (a year) has passed since I have ‘hung up the robe’ of my legal practice (I haven’t even received my bachelor’s degree yet). I’ve traded […]
(Re)Introducing: Maddie, SGO Projects Officer
Hello! It’s Maddie, back again for another year with the Student Green Office! Firstly, I’d like to say welcome back to returning students and a hi, hello, welcome, to all […]