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Trail Running 101: What You Need To Know About Asia’s New Favourite Sport
Chances are you’ve heard about trail running lately. Perhaps your work colleague happens to be an avid trail runner, maybe your friend has just picked up the sport, or it just keeps coming up during family dinner conversations. Long story…
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Zero Waste Holidays: 10 Decorative Christmas Plants That Last All Year Round
We all love to decorate our homes with festive plants during the holiday season, but most of the time, their time in the spotlight ends pretty quickly and they up being tossed out once the new year rolls in. This year, why not give your…
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Stop Buying So Many New Clothes Or Face a Climate Disaster, Report Finds
Could you curb your clothing purchases to just five new items per year? A new report says that's the magic number if we want to avoid a climate disaster.
A new report from the Hot or Cool Institute looks at fashion's impact in G20…
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The High Carbon Cost of the Internet
One of these is the impact of the internet on the environment and how it also contributes to climate change. Most of us spend hours glued to screens and devices, but few of us consider the greenhouse gas emissions toll of this behavior.
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5 Simple Ways to Have a Greener Thanksgiving
A happy holiday also brings with it traditions of excess. Check out our simple guide for a greener pumpkin day!
Pumpkin centerpieces, sweet potato mash, caramel apples...not to mention pecan AND pumpkin pie! Thanksgiving is fast…
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Why Climate Grief is the Next Mental Health Crisis
As climate change and environmental degradation intensify, our psychological health is at stake. Climate grief is a natural response to threats to our physical, cultural, and community well-being.
The ice shelves are receding, sea…
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Is My Bed Vegan? Mattresses: The Final Eco Frontier
Most mattresses are not vegan, full of toxins, and are a huge letdown to the planet. Meet Heveya, the ethical sleep pioneer.
Most of us don’t think enough about one activity we do for almost a third of our lives: sleeping. And…
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How To Throw a Vegan, Low-Waste Kids Birthday Party That’s Still Lots of Fun
Okay, it's taken me a few goes to figure out how to throw the best low-waste, vegan kids' birthday ever but I think I've cracked it. Other than the fact that the guests loved it and my little one was over-the-moon happy, I am most proud of…
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5 Zero Waste Bathroom Swaps to Try
We all could do with being more environmentally responsible. These simple zero-waste bathroom swaps can help.
Have you seen the stats about our global plastic waste crisis? It's terrifying. So below, we share bathroom swaps to make.…
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Ozone Technology, Innovative Fibers, Low Waster & Low Waste: The Future Of Denim is Here
Jeans are ubiquitous but their production process is far from sustainable. A host of new techstyle innovations promise to make denim lower impact and toxin-free.
By: The Mills Fabrica
More than ever, consumers are demanding to know…
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Resale Driving Consumer Purchasing Habits, New Report Finds
A new report conducted by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and secondhand platform Vestiaire Collective finds the resale market could make up 40 percent of the overall apparel market in the coming years.
The new report, What an…
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Gotham Greens Raises $310 Million Series E to Expand Greenhouse Produce Operations
Gotham Greens, the New York-based producer of greenhouse-grown greens and products including dressings, dips, and sauces, has just raised $310 million in a Series E funding round to lead its U.S. expansion plans.
Led by BMO Impact…
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With Greenwashing Crackdowns, H&M, Decathlon Retract Eco Statements
As authorities crack down on greenwashing, frequent offenders H&M and Decathlon say they're adjusting or removing sustainability claims.
In recent announcements, both fast fashion brand H&M and sportswear retailer Decathlon…
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Selfridges’ Move to Increase Resale, Repair, Rental, and Refills
U.K. department store chain Selfridges is putting sustainability front and center. It says by 2030, nearly half of its customer interactions should be based on resale, repair, rental, or refills.
Dubbing the circular initiative…
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6 Zero Waste Activities For Kids
Staying home with kids during the summer holidays can be really tough. You’ve probably tried dozens of activities during the first and second 'Rona waves and now you're scratching your head, especially if you are a conscious parent and…
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4 Online Courses for a Better Planet: From Sustainability to Plant-Based Nutrition
Our world is facing many challenges, from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to climate change. But scientists and experts agree that our social, environmental and health issues are all interrelated, and it is now more important than ever…
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5 Ways To Improve Your Relationship With Food
Just like with friendships and romantic relationships, our relationship with food is something we must nurture and continue to develop. After all, how you eat plays a huge role in your overall health and wellbeing. We all get so busy that…
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Greenwashing In Fashion Is On The Rise, Here’s How To Spot It
Greenwashing in fashion is on the rise. Learn more about what it means and how you can tell the difference and support the conscious one.
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Our Top 5 Picks From Hong Kong’s Organic Luxe Beauty Haven Le Melior
Le Melior is a Hong Kong-based clean beauty curator, showcasing only the best organic and toxin-free skincare and cosmetics. The name is inspired by the french term for the best ("le meilleur"), and this meaning drives their philosophy…
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Sustainable Texting? Green Queen’s Climate Conscious Emoji Guide
Emojispeak totally count as a language on its own nowadays. But using the laughing face or the red heart emoji is so 2016. It's 2022, time to upgrade your emojis the sustainable way.
PSA: it's now officially cool to be sustainable! So…
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Female-Led Fintech SageWealth Secures €500,000 In Pre-Seed Funding for ‘Ethically Minded’ Millennials
With a goal of bringing digital financial advice and sustainable investment opportunities to 'ethical' millennials, the female-led fintech platform SageWealth has announced the recent closing of a €500,000 pre-seed funding round.
The…
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