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
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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.
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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.
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Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability
62% of respondents in a global study want companies to behave in a more sustainable and eco-friendly way. And businesses that want to stay ahead of the curve will need to prove that they can walk-the-talk. This is where Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) comes in. It’s a must-have for businesses looking to make products more
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Business, Environment, Strategy, Sustainability
Experts in health, environment, and climate change recommend a diet of less meat and more cereals to ensure the sustainability of the planet. But, how possible is it to go on a meatless diet? Research estimates that one in five deaths worldwide is due to poor nutrition due to excessive consumption of salt, sugar or
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Environment, Health, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Can you imagine yourself eating a bug? Not many people can. Yet, this controversial topic is increasingly relevant as rising food waste leads to food scarcity around the world. As a result, more people are turning to bug diets for nutrition. “Entomophagy” is the technical word for consuming bugs and insects as food. If we
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Environment, Health, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Chemical pollution in the home is a serious public health problem. A national survey in the U.S found that the population spends an average of 90% of its time in closed spaces. Notably, much of this time is spent in the home itself (Klepeis et.al, 2001, p. 20). Toxic households can look clean, but if
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Environment, Health, Society, Sustainability
Meat and sustainability have a complicated relationship. It raises the question; is producing meat sustainable? Certainly not in its current state. Intensive farming and poor stock management damage the environment and contribute to global warming in a big way. However, this is not inherent in meat production. For the consumer, knowledge-based smart eating habits can
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Sustainability, Technology
