As marijuana’s cousin, hemp usually gets a bad rap except that this type of ‘weed’ is cultivated carefully by licensed hemp farmers so it grows with very low THC, about 0.3 percent, which won’t leave you feeling ‘high’. However, we get a natural high at the astounding benefits of this wonder crop! Aside from its...
Around the world, climate change is unarguably, one of the most debated topics of our time. But more than just another “topic”, it has been roundly described as the singular greatest challenge that mankind has or will ever face; a fact that the media has spared no bones in repeating to us every chance they...
If you’re keen to embrace a zero waste lifestyle (interchangeably called low waste lifestyle, low impact lifestyle, minimal waste lifestyle and waste-free lifestyle) here are the 20 things you will need to get started. Some of these you will already own, some you can borrow and others you will need to buy (to keep your...
The day after the Australian election in which the political party with the fewest climate policies won, I took some time to reflect on why “The Climate Change Election” didn’t live up to its name. I kept coming to the one conclusion: the green community had failed to communicate the consequences of climate change in...
Filipinos love their meat. A traditional fiesta won’t be complete without the usual Filipino party fare such as the lechon (roasted pig) which is dipped in liver sauce, lumpia (fried spring rolls stuffed with ground pork), menudo (pork and liver stew in tomato sauce with sliced potatoes and carrots), steamed lapu-lapu (grouper fish) etc. Except...
You’re here because you’re looking for a sturdy, stylish and sustainable backpack to take with you on your travel adventures. You’ve landed on the right page. We’ve curated this comprehensive list of ethically-made and eco-friendly travel backpacks just for you! We hope it makes shopping for one that much easier. 1. WAYKS Travel Backpacks For...
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...
As the plastic and climate crisis continues unabated, people are increasingly being moved to action in simpler ways. While peoples across the globe may not be able to stop the climate crisis in the twinkling of an eye, there are certainly roles we can all play for the betterment of our planet. This role is...
If you judge the election results of Australia and the USA, it can seem there is a lack of political leadership when it comes to tackling climate change. The good news is that we don’t need to wait for our politicians to do something about it as there’s lots of things we can do as...
I used to think Mindfulness Retreats were for people with too much money and time on their hands. Therefore: definitely not for me. But this month, I ended up at one. I don’t want to risk sounding like ‘that person’ who went on a retreat that changed their life (I’ve always screwed my nose up...
With the recent disgusting news about Alabama’s abortion bill coming in, I’ve had about all I can take of old white men dictating what women can do with their bodies. Let’s face it, if men could have abortions there would be clinics on every corner and women wouldn’t say sh*t. Combine this with the newly...
When Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) announced the details of her Green New Deal, its mention of the beef industry inspired some of the most ire from her critics. The policy suggests that our government should work with ranchers and farmers to reduce the agricultural sector’s greenhouse gas emissions, and a prematurely published FAQ page on her...