Travel is essential for inspiration, innovation and inclusion, but it’s not without its environmental impact. Coronavirus is a chance to reshape how we travel in the future. Tourism was one of the hardest hit industries during the Covid-19 crisis. Now that countries are opening borders, many have their sights set on faraway places for the first time since 2019. Is travel set to become more sustainable in a post pandemic world? Covid19 has changed the way people view travel 2020 was the ... Read More
Three Fabric Innovations Making Fashion More Sustainable
Fashion has always been about innovation. The most exciting shift in years is towards sustainability. While there are plenty of fast fashion houses teetering on the edge of greenwashing, consumers themselves are demanding truly sustainable fabrics. Natural fibres, such as recycled cotton, organic hemp and organic linen will always be eco-options for a sustainable wardrobe. But there has also been a rise in synthetic fabrics that will be key to the future friendly wardrobes of the ... Read More
5 Ways To Cope With Eco Anxiety
Feeling stressed, anxious or depressed about the climate crisis? You’re not alone. There have been increasing reports of people who identify as experiencing eco-anxiety. What is eco-anxiety? Eco-anxiety is a relatively new phrase that captures the experience of those who are alarmed by the climate crisis, and is often twinned with an overwhelming sense of hopelessness. It’s important to know, however, that it isn’t a recognised mental health disorder. In fact, eco-anxiety is a natural, ... Read More
What Is Greenwashing?
Brands worldwide are taking significant steps to become more environmentally friendly, but there are still plenty using greenwashing techniques to boost sales. Here's our guide to understanding what greenwashing is, why it happens—and how you can spot it in the future. So, what is greenwashing? Greenwashing is a marketing ploy that companies use to appear that they are doing more for the environment than they are. Greenwashing purposely deceives and misleads customers into believing their ... Read More
Easy Vegan Swaps for a Greener Bathroom
Natural, organic, vegan, cruelty-free—the list of terms that suggest eco-friendly bathroom products is growing. But did you know that for a company to use these terms legally, just one percent of the product might match the term? For conscious consumers, learning what these terms mean—and don’t mean—and how you can decipher the labels for yourself is key to creating a vegan and environmentally friendly bathroom. what is the difference between vegan and cruelty-free? While vegan and ... Read More
What To Consider Before Going Vegan
With going vegan said to reduce our carbon footprint by up to 73%, it’s no wonder that it’s heralded as the single biggest change an individual can make to fight climate change. Historically, veganism means that all animal-based products are removed from your consumption because animals are not commodities. In recent years, a vegan lifestyle has become the cornerstone for environmentally conscious consumers, leading to various labels depending on an individual’s reason to become vegan, such as ... Read More