There are genuine labels out there for consumers, but even these vary in authenticity. Some are specific to certain types of products, others are more general. In this article, we’ll delve into some of the major industries using eco friendly labels and some of the most trustworthy certifications to look out for.
Eco-friendly Labels: What’s Really in the Package? Read Post »
Environment, Lifestyle, Society, Sustainability
Climate change will impact everyone, but not equally. Experts predict that the changing climate will negatively affect Africa’s agriculture. The most impactful socioeconomic system in Africa is the food system. The globally recognised McKinsey Global Institute investigated climate change effects in Africa. They used analytical tools of economics and the insights of business leaders to
Climate Change in Africa: Resilience and Agriculture Read Post »
Environment, Science, Strategy, Sustainability
Fast fashion is not just cheap clothing. It’s human exploitation, involving sweat factories. Here people, usually women, work for below minimum wage. Worse, these factories include abusive, unsafe and unsanitary conditions. Child labour is also not uncommon. Furthermore, the cost it places on the environment is disastrous. In fact, each step involved in creating a
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Environment, Lifestyle, Society, Sustainability
In this era of globalization, we correlate wildlife with natural parks and sanctuaries. However, remaining animals in the wild face many threats from humans. Poaching and hunting endanger many of these animals. A lot of attention is now directed to breeding techniques. They are used to increase the number of wildlife in captivity. These steps
Wildlife Protection Around the World Read Post »
Environment, Strategy, Sustainability
Net-zero emissions can help us reduce our climate change impacts. One of the biggest reasons behind climate change is greenhouse gases (GHGs). They trap energy from the Sun in our atmosphere. While we need some greenhouse gases to keep our planet warm, more GHGs in the air means a warmer Earth. There are many greenhouse
Net Zero Emissions: Can Market-Based Instruments Save Us? Read Post »
Energy, Environment, Sustainability
There is a disturbing amount of child labour involved in fast fashion. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, signed in 1989, encourages countries to protect children from exploitation. Hence, child labour is illegal in most countries. Despite this, there are 168 million children worldwide who have no choice but to work.
Child labour in fast fashion: The child-sized skeleton in your closet Read Post »
Business, Society, Strategy, Sustainability
Every year, on the 5th of December, we celebrate International Volunteer Day. The day honours the thousands of individuals who dedicate their time to volunteer. They continue their work, unknown to the rest, despite many setbacks. These volunteers work hard across all sectors. Volunteers are also largely unpaid. The work can range from saving wildlife,
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Lifestyle, Society, Sustainability
The basic principle of wind energy is simple. A series of sails or blades mounted around a rotor catch the wind and translate its kinetic energy into rotational energy. Traditional windmills use that rotational energy to grind grain or pump water. But in modern wind turbines, it turns a generator that creates electricity. How do
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Energy, Sustainability, Technology
The regulation of renewable energies in Spain did not begin to develop until the 1980s, with a law promoting mini-hydro (Law 82/1980 on energy conservation).
Renewable Energy: How Spain is Making a Brighter Future Read Post »
Energy, Environment, Government, Sustainability
Over the coming decades, global warming is set to increase the earth’s temperature by 1.5 ℃. Indeed, a 2021 report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change confirmed this recently. Fossil fuel emissions are a major cause of this rise. If we don’t act fast to reduce the effects of global warming, this increase could
The story of Iceland: 100% renewable energy Read Post »
Energy, Government, Strategy, Sustainability
