Sustainability
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On Maximising Individual Action and the Joyful Challenge
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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ― Margaret Mead The new mantras of change — “build back better”, “green recovery”, “just recovery” — suggest policy, decisions taken in high places, and organisations pushing for green new deals: actions…
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Food Waste Causes Climate Change. Here’s How We Stop It.
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Curries. Burgers. Sushi. Pizzas. Tortillas. As a species, food is central not only to our survival but also to our cultures. We love food. But as much as we love food, we also love to throw it away. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that globally almost one third of food produced for consumption…
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Sustainable Weddings: How to Go Green on Your Big Day
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The bride may be wearing white – but how to make sure everything else is green on your big day? Planning a sustainable wedding allows you to enjoy your special occasion and say “I do” without worrying what your excesses have done to our environment. By making the right choices for your nuptials, you can…
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The World after Covid: What Should Change?
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Just over three months ago, we went to our offices, schools, and universities, and potentially saw hundreds of people every day. Today, as we sit in our homes, health services and scientists all around the world are fighting against a virus that has already claimed over 400,000 lives globally. Many say that it has changed…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Eating Sustainably in London
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We all know and love London as an incredible foodie city. However, we also know that the average diet is an unfortunate driver of climate change. Our current food system, the meat consumption, food waste, and plastic usage are among the reasons carbon emissions are increasing and the world is warming. The question then, is:…
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Europe by Train: England to Sweden, Return
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This past December, I took the train from London to a small town in Dalarna, Sweden. About a year before, I made the same journey by plane. Travelling on land wins hands down; not only was it doable, it was easier and more fun than anticipated. First of all, I’m not new to train travel.…
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The Human Cost of Our Phones
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2019 was another year of “techlash,” of outrage against social media’s continued spread of Fake News and conspiracy theories, its purposefully addictive designs, and its insidious invasion of our privacy. Past excitement about the power of social networks to change the world for the better has all but vanished: at the start of this new…
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Being the Change: Live Well and Spark a Climate Revolution
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This is an extract from the book Being the Change by Peter Kalmus, published by New Society Publishers, 2017-08-01, reprinted here with kind permission. Chapter 1: Waking Up “Trees and people used to be the best of friends. I saw that tree and decided to buy the house.” — Hayao Miyazaki, My Neighbor Totoro I…
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Sustainable Kids’ Toys
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Choosing sustainable toys for kids is a great way to lead by example and move towards a more eco-friendly and ethical way of life. As parents, it is vital to teach your children the importance of caring for the planet and for people. Toys can enrich children’s lives – but we don’t necessarily have to…
