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Cactus leather: A prickly solution to a tough problem

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The fashion industry is one of the highest contributors to air pollution, making up 10% of all carbon emissions (Wadia, 2020). Many apparel brands are trying to lessen their impact on the environment by using recycled textiles, implementing better agricultural techniques and finding alternative materials. One such sustainable practice has been performed by a brand […]

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A Decade of Sustainable Development: 2020 in Review

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Ten years of pain or gain? In the fight for sustainable development, we have seen a decade filled with many surprises: both good and bad. 2020 has come with a lot of lessons and this stirs up a wake-up call to the inhabitants of Planet Earth. What went wrong? What should we stop? How can

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Climate Change, Modelling and Impacts

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What do the terms ‘climate change’, ‘climate modelling’, ‘climate impacts’, mean? Let’s read on to find out. Understanding climate and Climate Change First, what is climate? “Climate is the long-term pattern of weather in a particular area. Weather can change from hour-to-hour, day-to-day, month-to-month or even year-to-year. So, climate refers to a region’s weather patterns

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Is the Fourth Industrial Revolution the Sustainable Revolution we’ve been waiting for?

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Throughout history, we have seen the development of new technologies that have enhanced the manufacturing industry by making labour more productive and efficient. The most dynamic time of technological advancements began during the late 18th Century, which saw a drastic increase in economic growth and standards of living (Lucas, 2004). This period is often regarded

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