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When Kate approached me about writing a blog on why the term ‘third world’ is outdated and what you should use instead, I *literally* jumped at the chance as it’s a topic that’s important to me. The fact that this term is outdated may seem […]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 […]
For almost 22 years of my life, I was addicted to fast fashion. Not just a little bit, a lot. Every week I would find myself scrolling for hours on ASOS or Topshop looking for new things to add to my ever-expanding wardrobe. I would thrive […]
McDonald’s packaging thrown out of cars, plastic bags circling the supermarket parking lots, perfectly good items on the nature strip waiting to be picked up during hard rubbish collection… Regardless of where we’re heading, the moment we leave our homes we seem to be greeted with […]
(I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land, the Boon Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, and pay respect to their Elders, past and present.) I have lived in the same area of Melbourne, Australia, for my entire life ⏤ 23 years to be exact ⏤ and […]
Christmas Day is just around the corner… Can you believe it?! As I’m sure a lot of you may know by now, Christmas Day is not the Earth’s favourite day of the year… Humans get obsessed with overconsuming, excessive consumption and creating a WHOLE lot of […]
It’s the most, wonderful tiiiiiiiiime, of the yeaaaar! Well, not for everyone. During the time of year when everyone is talking about being happy and joyful, we cannot forget that Christmas can also be a very difficult time for some. Donating to a reputable charity is […]
Christmas trees are the heart of any true Christmas lover’s home. But what if I told you that these beautiful creations are actually incredibly wasteful… I bet that’s not what you wanted to hear. But don’t worry! I’m not here to break your heart, I’m here to give […]
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