Tag: sustainability
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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 true that every action we take makes a difference to climate change. But there are some actions which make a much bigger difference than others and it is important to put our efforts in the right place to cut our carbon footprint properly. The task to get to Net Zero is big, but…
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What climate change scientists recommend is that we aim to halve the carbon footprint of our diet by 2030. When it comes to the food we eat; avoiding beef and reducing meat and dairy by 25% would be enough to reach this goal. But can we choose drinks in a way that cuts our carbon…
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The biggest documentary on climate change right now is ‘How to live on Earth’ on YouTube with Benedict Cumberbatch. The documentary is really good at highlighting how we need to change our relationship with nature and work with it instead of against it. Not only do we need to change how we relate to nature,…
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A Net Zero lifestyle can improve your mind and body in so many ways. While climate change scientists recommend that a plant-based diet is the only sustainable diet in a Net Zero world; it is also the best diet for our bodies, according to nutritionists and the medical profession. What is a plant-based diet? It…
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How can you cook, bake and warm up food in a way that reduces your carbon footprint? Does washing the dishes yourself or using a dishwasher have a lower carbon footprint? Choosing energy efficient cooking utensils in the kitchen is a good way of lowering your carbon footprint and saving money on your energy bill.…
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It is well known that recycling is an eco-friendly activity to do. We are encouraged to do it at home and everywhere we go and it feels good to do the right thing. Although recycling plays a role in getting to Net Zero because it circulates existing resources for longer in the economy, it is…
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Pizza and burgers are the most popular fast food in the world. Pizza ranks 1st in many countries as the most ordered takeaway and burger chains such as McDonalds dominate the fast-food market. They often feature in our eating habits, so how we can make better choices with pizzas and burgers to lower our carbon…
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In the process of cutting our carbon footprint, we still want to treat ourselves to nice things like takeaways. Indian and Chinese cuisine are amongst the most popular options in the world for a takeaway. How can we reduce carbon emissions when ordering an Indian or Chinese takeout? Indian takeaways and carbon emissions Research by…
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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…