We all know that dogs can get mange, but did you know that Australian wombats can get mange too? So much so that it's slowly wiping out the wombat population and putting these beautiful animals at risk of extinction. Up until a few months ago,...
Plastic pollution is a global problem, and no matter where in the world you might be, tourists are responsible for the way they leave destinations, especially in locations where waste management infrastructure isn't overly prevalent. "Take only memories, leave only footprints" Amirite? SO! This is where the...
I went on a safari in Chitwan National Park in the hope to see a Bengal Tiger, and I'm going to cut to the chase... I didn't see one. But after a few days of wildlife spotting and soaking up the incredible atmosphere in the...
In the activism space, putting your advocacy before your own wellbeing is a very common occurrence... Today I'm talking about those in the sustainability realm, but this occurs within all causes and all forms of activism too. It's easy to feel overwhelmed when you spend each...
Flygskam (AKA. the flying shame movement) has been sweeping through Sweden at extraordinary rates... And now, it's making its way across the entire globe too. For those that may not be aware, the concept of flygskam refers to the shameful feeling people experience when participating...
We have less than 12 years until we reach a total climate catastrophe... Increased flooding, record-breaking hurricanes, and extreme wildfires are just a few of the things that pose unique threats to our communities, and the entire world for that matter. Despite what's often portrayed,...
Reversing climate change, ending plastic pollution, protecting and preserving our fellow species, reducing fossil fuel emissions and rebalancing our relationship with planet Earth are just a few of the things that Earth Day hopes to tackle, and it's just around the corner... Hooray! Since this...
This one's for all my fellow menstruating humans! Bleeding every month is a topic that seems to be incredibly taboo... Billions of people experience it, but we still don't like to talk about it? It's inconvenient, yes. But it's also NATURAL! So let's not be...
When Kate approached me about writing a blog on why the term ‘third world’ is outdated and what you should use instead, I *literally* jumped at the chance as it’s a topic that’s important to me. The fact that this term is outdated may seem...
Like most people, my journey of sustainability began veeeeeeeery slowly. It started with a single documentary, and then the rest was basically history. I couldn't stop learning, and to be honest, that hasn't changed much today either. On a cold and wintery Sunday, you can...
Where have I been?
WHERE HAVE I BEEN
