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New Plans Will Ban Live Animal Exports in the UK

Liam Pritchett - December 4, 2020

The UK government just announced plans to end live animal exports. After the post-Brexit transition period ends on December 31, the UK can pursue plans...

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Giving Tuesday 2020: How to Support Climate Action, Animal Welfare, and Human Rights

Audrey Enjoli - December 1, 2020

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For those looking to tap into the spirit of giving this holiday season, Giving Tuesday is the perfect day to start. Especially because giving...

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How to Practice Sustainable Shopping

Charlotte Pointing - November 26, 2020

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Over the past decade, the way we shop has completely changed. In the UK, we are witnessing the “death of the high street,” as...

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Hungary Just Banned Mink and Fox Fur Farming

Audrey Enjoli - November 25, 2020

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Hungary just announced a ban on the fur farming of mink, foxes, polecats, ferrets, and coypu. This comes after a number of mink fur farms...

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UK to Ban New Fossil Fuel Cars By 2030

Audrey Enjoli - November 24, 2020

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The UK is set to reduce the number of fossil fuel-powered cars on the road. Prime Minister Boris Johnson just announced a ban on...

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Student Invents Solar Windows That Turn Food Waste Into Renewable Energy

Liam Pritchett - November 22, 2020

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Carvey Maigue, a student at Mapúa University in the Philippines, is the first-ever Sustainability Winner of The James Dyson Award 2020. Maigue's AuREUS system...

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Climate Risk Reports to be Mandatory for Big UK Companies

Liam Pritchett - November 21, 2020

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The UK government could make climate risk reports mandatory for all large companies within the next five years. Conservative politician and Chancellor of the Exchequer...

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Thanksgiving History: What Indigenous Americans Can Teach Us About Sustainability

Liam Pritchett - November 20, 2020

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Thanksgiving might look a little different to normal this year, with fewer gathered around the table. But Thanksgiving is always a good time to...

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World’s Largest Fur Auction House to Close

Charlotte Pointing - November 18, 2020

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In the next two to three years, Denmark’s Kopenhagen Fur, which sold 24.8 million mink skins between 2018 and 2019, as well as significant...

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5 Ways to Have a Simple, Sustainable Thanksgiving

Kat Smith - November 16, 2020

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Is it just us, or has 2020 simultaneously felt like the longest, but also the shortest year on record? With droves of us responsibly...

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How Important Is Recycling?

Liam Pritchett - November 15, 2020

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Recycling takes time, space, and effort. But even when it feels like your actions as an individual are a drop in the metaphorical (and...

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9 Ways to Practice Community Kindness on World Kindness Day

Kat Smith - November 13, 2020

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Today is World Kindness Day. Founded in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, a coalition of NGOs from more than 27 nations around the...

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The 4 Biggest Myths About Methane, Debunked

Liam Pritchett - November 8, 2020

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Methane occurs naturally in the world. But human behavior is increasing its presence in the atmosphere. This is having a significant impact on the...

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Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Greenwashing

Kat Smith - November 4, 2020

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From the 24-hour news cycle to pop-up ads magically curated to our wants and desires, to product labeling on everything from t-shirts to meat...

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H&M Wants to Recycle Your Old Clothing

Kat Smith - November 1, 2020

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An H&M store in Stockholm is piloting a clothing recycling program that spins old fibers into new garments. Called Looop, the world's first in-store clothing...

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Environmental Impact Report: How to Save 2.7B Trees

Kat Smith - October 29, 2020

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Replacing 10 percent of animal agriculture with plant-based alternatives could save an area of land bigger than Germany and the equivalent of 2.7 billion...

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Solar Power Electricity Is Now Cheaper Than Coal

Liam Pritchett - October 27, 2020

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According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), solar energy is now cheaper than coal. The IEA is an autonomous intergovernmental organization working with governments around...

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A Veggie Burger Is Still a Burger, EU Rules

Charlotte Pointing - October 24, 2020

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The European Parliament has rejected a proposal that would ban the use of terms like "burger," "sausage," and "steak" on plant-based products. Copa-Cogeca, the largest...

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IKEA Wants to Buy Back Your Used Furniture

Liam Pritchett - October 20, 2020

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From November, IKEA will buy back certain furniture items from its customers to reduce waste. The new circular economy-inspired scheme is launching to coincide...

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How to Shop for Eco-Friendly Art Supplies

Jopie Louwe Kooijmans - October 18, 2020

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Traditionally, art and creativity have been mediums to test the status quo, to initiate change, to criticize society, and to break taboos. And in...

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Canada Will Ban Plastic Bags By End of Next Year

Audrey Enjoli - October 14, 2020

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Canadians will need to remember their reusable grocery bags when they go shopping next year; Canada has announced it will ban plastic bags by...

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Scientists Are Growing Human Skin to Stop Animal Testing

Kat Smith - October 12, 2020

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Researchers have developed a human skin culture system that could help replace animal testing in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. Ten Bio Ltd. is a...

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The Best Climate Change Documentaries Now Streaming

Liam Pritchett - October 11, 2020

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Millions of students of all ages are studying from home at the moment due to COVID-19. Distanced education can be a challenge. But the...

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Study: Global Veganism Could Undo 16 Years of CO2 Emissions

Liam Pritchett - October 8, 2020

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A new study says that global veganism could remove 16 years of fossil fuel-based carbon emissions from the atmosphere by the year 2050. Researchers said...

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What Is Biodegradable Fashion?

Kat Smith - October 7, 2020

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Notorious for falling apart after a few washes, human rights violations, and polluting the planet, the fast fashion industry is a modern force to...

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France to Shut Down All Mink Fur Farms by 2025

Liam Pritchett - October 7, 2020

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France recently announced a complete ban on mink fur farming following an undercover investigation by animal campaigners. French minister Barbara Pompili announced the end of...

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New Technology Can Save the Whales from Ship Collisions

Charlotte Pointing - October 4, 2020

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New technology could save whales in Southern California waters from ship collisions. Called Whale Safe, the new detection system provides mariners with up to date...

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New Film ‘Rogue’ Exposes the Realities of Lion Farming

Audrey Enjoli - October 2, 2020

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M.J. Bassett—the director and writer of Lionsgate’s latest film, Rogue—is about as multifaceted as they come. However, she didn’t always aspire to be in film....

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Everything You Need to Know About Sustainable Coffee

Kat Smith - September 29, 2020

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Coffee is the most popular beverage in the world, with more than 400 billion cups consumed every year. Whether you drink it black, iced,...

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Food Waste Is Everyone’s Problem. Here’s How to Reduce It

Liam Pritchett - September 27, 2020

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The amount of food wasted around the world is predicted to rise by a third before the year 2030. A report by the Boston Consulting...

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This New Netflix Documentary May Make You Feel More Hopeful About the Climate Crisis

Charlotte Pointing - September 22, 2020

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You know it, we know it, Woody Harrelson knows it—the climate crisis is not being addressed quickly enough by the world’s governments. Negative stories...

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Why Is California On Fire?

Liam Pritchett - September 22, 2020

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As deadly wildfires continue to burn on the West Coast of the U.S. in Oregon, Washington, and California, California Gov, Gavin Newsom has said...