Bulls have a bad reputation, but are they just misunderstood? For one thing, they are colourblind, so the whole seeing red and charging thing—untrue. On top of having a major […]
Brick by not so boring Brick: Can Lego be sustainable in a world drowning in plastic pollution?
To all Lego lovers out there, do you remember the day when you upgraded from Duplo to your first Lego set? No? Me neither, don’t worry! However, my point is […]
🌍 From Green to Inclusive: Rethinking Sustainability
On Wednesday 1st October, I joined the monthly Cultural Conversations session led by Professor Adrian Holliday and Dina Norris. To be honest, this is the kind of event I probably […]
Scent and Sensibility: Perfume’s Fragrant Footprint
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 […]
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 […]