edie Live 2019
Edie is a long-running conference named after and organised by the magazine Edie, and functions as a resource for energy-sustainability, and resource efficiency professionals. Edie.net is an online resource and magazine that focuses on news in sustainability relating to business and technology interests. This year,…
We Recommend: Buycott
Shopping is difficult when you have strict convictions about what you consider important in a product. Perhaps you worry that it will have been tainted by slavery in the supply chain, or you are adamant that you want to avoid anything that might have been…
Sustainability and Millennials: Why it’s a priority
Who are millennials You’ve almost certainly heard of “Baby Boomers”, and you might have even heard of “Gen X”. With Millenials being the buzzword for everyone right now, and with them having ideals drastically different from their predecessors, it’s good to specify who you mean….
Sustainable Fashion: Patagonia
Leading the way in the world of sustainable fashion, Patagonia have been producing sustainable outdoor clothing since 1973. Their ethical practises extend from the source of the fibre used in the production of fabric, to the sale and re-sale of their clothing when it reaches…
Secondhand Shopping
Secondhand shopping is a catchall term for buying things which are secondhand, pre-loved, or which aren’t new from a supply chain – it’s a more sustainable way of shopping for items in a way that reduces your personal impact on environment when you get new…
Our Recommendation: GoodGuide
Buying products when you’re trying to be sustainable can be confusing when you’re not sure which products are the best. One of the websites that aims to guide consumers to better choices is GoodGuide. They state “We believe educated consumers make better choices and help…
Modern Slavery – 2018: An Overview
Although most people will aim to be sustainable consumers, and to purchase our products and services ethically, it can still be difficult to ensure that every step of the supply chain is as ethical as possible. Slavery is a dirty word – and with good…
Zero Waste Lifestyle
People are, on the whole, wasteful – it’s considered part and parcel of modern life. To even think of reducing your impact on the environment by being mindful of your consumption and waste is a little daunting, and where do you begin? Reduce, reuse, recycle…
Coffee Industry Sustainability 2018
Coffee has been drunk for many hundreds of years, and has been cultivated for all of this time. The process of obtaining coffee was only expanded as more people drank it, and sustainability wasn’t a factor in its production for a long time. However with…