Tag: shopping
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As we move towards a lifestyle with a lower carbon footprint, our activities will need to be more aligned to scenarios of a Net Zero world. Is there a way of choosing hobbies that have a low carbon footprint or even improve the environment? There are some popular hobbies that can improve our environment and…
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Clothes shopping is becoming a larger part of our carbon footprint. This is down to the rise of fast fashion and the problems with managing waste from the clothes industry. Since 1970, the amount of fabric and water used in the clothes industry has sky-rocketed and continues to rise at an unsustainable rate. Fast fashion…
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It is lunchtime, and you are going to choose a sandwich from the coffee shop. Which sandwich has a lower carbon footprint that others? You probably think that a vegetarian sandwich is always the best option over sandwiches with meat. But this is not always the case and the research into the carbon emissions of…
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One of the most common things you regularly hear about that are bad for the environment, such as meat, plastic and fossil fuels, is palm oil. But it is less clear how we use it in our lives and the impact it has on the world. So what is palm oil and what effect is…
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Climate anxiety is now a very real thing; as extreme weather is impacting lives across the world and damaging the environment. Even though weather is changing rapidly and global warming is rising beyond 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold recommended by the International Panel of Climate Change (IPCC), we are not ‘cooked’ yet. Yes, the planet is…
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How can you throw a party that keeps down carbon emissions? The events industry contributes 10% to global carbon emissions every year. That is the equivalent of the carbon emissions of the USA. Throwing a party involves buying lots of single-use items such as plastic cutlery and decorations that have been made from far away…
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Heatwaves are causing wildfires across the world. Wildfires destroy forests every year and the size of them are getting larger as intense heatwaves dry out vegetation and makes it easier to ignite and sustain a fire. It contributes to the decline of our forests when we need them most as a natural defence from climate…
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The way we shop makes a huge difference to our carbon footprint. Our shopping impacts on levels of deforestation, the destruction of ecosystems for raw materials, and the amount of carbon emissions from transporting throughout the supply chain and when it is finally dumped somewhere after use. Changing how we shop is essential to get…
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Summer has arrived in the Western hemisphere and it will be perfect weather to go for a picnic in the park. How can you reduce your carbon footprint of having a picnic with friends and family? Making a few changes will make a big difference without compromising on the fun. Use low carbon modes of…
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There has been a bit of a backlash to veganism lately and the number of people reporting to be vegetarian or vegan has gone down. It used to be a growing trend in the UK and around the world, but this trend has gone into reverse with populism and culture wars spreading misinformation about diets…