Events,
Author

2023 News Roundup The Top Environmental News

2023 was a year like no other. There was no shortage of news announcing major technological, political and cultural events. Amongst all this information we bring you the top environmental news that made headlines in 2023. We hope you can use this roundup to make better choices for yourself and the planet in 2024. It’s a new record for global carbon emissions and temperatures Released in November just ahead of the COP28 climate talks in …[Read more]

Insight,
Author

Decoding the Essential Principles of Circular Economy

circular economy and sustainability

In this article, we will explore the principles that underscore one of the most promising frameworks in environmental stewardship—the concept of Circular Economy. At the heart of this transformative approach — which aims for a system where nothing is wasted, products and materials are kept in circulation and nature is allowed to regenerate — are the 10 Rs, each representing a fundamental principle guiding businesses and individuals toward a more sustainable and regenerative future. So, …[Read more]

Tips and Guides,
Author

Bio-Based Cleaners Are they truly sustainable?

In an era where environmental consciousness is on the rise, our daily consumer decisions provide a clear path to minimizing our ecological footprint. We consumers are trying to buy better – including the cleaning products we use. Our desire to be greener has seen a response in the supermarket aisles, where a range of “sustainable” cleaners, marketed as plant-based, chemical-free or bio-cleaners, are establishing their presence as an alternative to traditional cleaning agents, promising both …[Read more]

Insight,
Author

Less Is More: Embracing Minimalism for a Sustainable Life, the Japanese way

Japanese concepts for sustainable minimal lifestyles

The Japanese have long embraced minimalism as a way of life, and it’s a philosophy that extends far beyond decluttering homes. It’s a mindset: an approach to life that celebrates simplicity, balance, and the removal of excess. Minimalism in Japan finds its essence in Zen aesthetics. Zen gardens, with their meticulously raked gravel and strategically placed rocks, exemplify the simplicity and tranquility at the core of this philosophy. This design ethos extends to Japanese architecture …[Read more]