Most of us have heard many times that one-third of the food produced for human consumption is wasted (Quinton, 2019). There are many practical ways to avoid food wastage that also help reduce food insecurity. Setting up community food hubs and food banks is one of several effective ways we can reduce food insecurity that […]
Food Banks Are A Valiant Effort To Reduce Food Insecurity Read Post »
Health, Society, Sustainability
The THRIVE project would like to extend our warmest gratitude to Cynthia Levin and Sonia Chinnaiyah for their guest presentations at our February Thrivability Matters Webinar. The theme of this webinar was the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, (SDG4, SDG8 & SDG12) (Quality Education, Decent Work, Economic Growth and Responsible Consumption & Production). About Our Speakers
Green consumption has become an increasingly popular trend for individuals and businesses alike. This is because it promotes sustainable development and reduces negative environmental impacts. Signalling theory is an economic concept that explains how individuals and organisations use signals to indicate their intentions to others. Signalling is an important part of green economics. Green economics
Green Economics: Signalling and Green Consumption Read Post »
Business, Lifestyle, Sustainability
There has been more and more focus on the fishing industry in recent years, as concerns about marine life and the ocean grow. The ocean is absolutely critical to the proper functioning of the planet’s climate. It affects every other ecosystem and has huge implications for human well-being. Environmental and humanitarian issues including plastic pollution,
Sustainable Business Models: The Seafood Industry Read Post »
Business, Strategy, Sustainability
A Thrivable society aims to create wellbeing for all life on Earth. A truly Thrivable society is one in which both environmental and social sustainability are pursued in a holistic manner. We must go beyond mere sustainability to ensure ecological and social well-being. It’s no secret that the state of animal welfare on the planet, taken
Better Animal Welfare Laws Benefit Everyone Read Post »
Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability
The “best before date” shows consumers the date when food is no longer edible. When food expires, it becomes unsafe for people to eat. However, the best before date is not always accurate, and sometimes we waste food even while it is still edible. Altogether, it is estimated that one-third of the world’s food goes to
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Health, Science, Society, Sustainability
Humans have become an urban species. Since 1950, the number of people in towns and cities has increased fivefold. Currently, over 3.5 billion people live in urban areas, or cities. As this number increases, so too does the need for urban planning to limit the damage to our environment. The Global Enivronmental Facility (GEF) has
5 Ways the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Makes Cities Sustainable Read Post »
Environment, Innovation, Sustainability
In the world of consumerism living a minimalist lifestyle has become a new trend. And it comes with its benefits. This is a short intro to minimalism.
Living a Minimalist Lifestyle Read Post »
Lifestyle, Society, Sustainability
When you buy a new phone, a new fridge, or replace a broken monitor, what happens to the old one? With so many electronics around today, we need to think seriously about ‘e-waste’. This type of waste includes all discarded appliances. For example, mobile phones, laptops, tablets, televisions, and even ovens and fridges. That’s because
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Environment, Government, Lifestyle, Society, Sustainability, Technology
There are many benefits to ditching bottled water for reusable bottles with a portable water filter. From ecological to economical, here are five reasons why they are a must-have for your next trip.
Portable Water Filter Bottles: 5 reasons why they’re a must-have for your trip Read Post »
Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability
