Category: Consumerism

  • Are plant milks harmful to the environment?

    Are plant milks harmful to the environment?

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    “Trendy milks are disastrous for the environment.” Adam Henson, British farmer and TV presenter, stated, “if you’re drinking soya milk, that might have come from South America and caused deforestation, the destruction of species [and] the displacement of indigenous people” so “You’re better off drinking milk from a local dairy farm that’s been bottled there…

  • Sustainable Business – Wob

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    Wob | World of books https://www.wob.com/en-gb Wob, World of books, is an online second-hand bookstore that sells books, vinyl records, CDs, video games and books to over 190 countries worldwide. They are a certified B corporation and aim to be carbon neutral for 2022. As a company, they have donated over 100,000 books to schools,…

  • Can diet changes benefit the planet?

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    How small changes to our diet can benefit the planet Information from National Geographic, written by Alejandra Borunda. Photo from Pick Up Limes.   A study from Nature Food states that small changes in our food choices can benefit both human health and the health of our planet. For example, processed meats and red meats…

  • Sustainable Business – Rapanui

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    Rapanui “Our lifelong mission is to make clothing sustainable.” Rapanui is a sustainable, UK-based (Isle of Wight) clothing store. Their products are made from natural materials, using renewable energy, and everything made is designed from the start to be sent back when it is worn out. They make new products from the materials recovered, and…