Like many city-dwelling nature lovers, nature writer and self-described biophiliac Martin Summer frequently escapes to untouched wilderness to disconnect from his fast-paced, urban life and reconnect with the natural world. But do people need to do this in order to enjoy nature? Is there a way for people to connect with nature without having to...
You’re here because you’re keen to learn about sustainability and are seeking to add some environmental books to your reading list (or add them to your home library!). This curated list features some of the most important and influential books on the topic of climate change, environment and sustainability. From climate science and the devastating...
New to this whole ethical fashion thing? Welcome. I was once new too. If you’re anything like me, you’ll be feeling conflicted, confused, and overwhelmed with information. The fashion industry is one of the largest polluters in the world, and it can feel pretty devastating to hear that humans have caused this catastrophic destruction through...
American author Leslie Landis’ CHENDELL: A Natural Warrior is a 163-page realistic fantasy adventure story featuring two eco-conscious protagonists and weaving in the themes of love, family, purpose and ecology. It is told in a captivating style infused with wit and humor. It follows the lives of Jamie Chen and Robin Dell, two people from different...
Can’t stand militant extremist vegans? Neither can I – and I’m vegan. Their non-compassionate, preachy, judge-y viewpoints really turn me off and at times gets me fired up. On the rare occasion a vegan gets too much, I’m thinking: “Just because you love animals doesn’t make you a better human – in fact, from what I’ve just experienced,...
Reading is one of my favourite pastimes. As I juggle many business activities and am involved in several start-ups, I don’t have the time I once did to devote to this activity. So I’m always grateful when publishers make it easy for me by putting relevant new books on my radar. This is how I...
As a long time advocate for sustainable and responsibly made fashion, it pleases me when I read an ethical fashion book that teaches valuable lessons in a disarmingly honest and intelligent way. Wardrobe Crisis: How We Went From Sunday Best to Fast Fashion by fashion journalist and Marie Claire editor-at-large Clare Press doesn’t disappoint. In this fascinating book, Clare argues...
Looking to transition away from fast fashion but not sure where to begin? Seeking practical advice on creating a greener closet? While some of the answers will be found within the pages of this website (that is, if you can be bothered to trawl through hundreds of posts) there is a much better resource available:...
Slow is the new black. Or rather, Urban Slow is the new black. A lifestyle trend that is increasingly being adopted across the globe, slow living is no longer the exclusive domain of country folk, the Amish community or the humble snail. In a world driven by the 3 Cs – competition, consumption, cash –...