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Ethical Consumerism and Self-Growth
Why ethical consumerism is essential to self-growth Ethical consumerism is sometimes perceived as a luxury for those who are money or time-rich, or even as an affectation to improve one’s social image. Terms like social justice warrior…
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Story of Change | Work Less, Gain More? The 4 Day Working Week
Responding to a recession in the early 1990s, the public sector in the Netherlands began offering a four-day week to staff to save money. Since then it has spread and become common employment practice, with the option…
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Sustainable Period Products: A Guide
If you’re like me, you were raised to feel disposable tampons and pads were the only way to manage menstrual blood. You never thought to ask if there was an alternative, and if you did, you were…
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Interview | Easy Eco Tips
Social media is the perfect format for sharing tips—easy-to-digest and visually vibrant advice for every quandry you can conceive of. As you might expect, we’re always keeping an eye out for the latest eco-living tips, and we…
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How to Eat a Planet-Friendly Diet
If you live in a developed country, it can seem churlish to complain about the global food system of farmers, suppliers and retailers that makes sure our supermarket shelves are always fully stocked. But as grateful as…
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There Is No Planet B: A Handbook for the Make or Break Years by Mike Berners-Lee
The summer of 2019 has brought a blistering heatwave of record-breaking temperatures to Europe—and we should get used to it. By 2050, it’s been reported, London’s weather could be similar to that of Barcelona. Taking in these…
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The ethical.net newsletter 💚
Subscribe for fortnightly guides to ethical living and news on the most ethical brands. Sign Up Check out the archive: February 19 2020: befriending eco-anxiety and choosing mobile phones March 6 2020: international train travel, rethinking zero-waste,…
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Experts’ Advice: Steps You Can Take to Tackle Climate Breakdown
After any conversation about the climate crisis, most people ask (or should ask) “What can I do?”. According to climate scientist and communicator Katharine Hayhoe, if you’ve had a conversation like this, you’ve already done a lot.…
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The #FlyLess and #NoFly Movements | Would You Stop Flying If You Knew Its True Cost?
Let’s kick off with the good news: In the last few months people have started important conversations about the climate crisis. Some have even taken it to the next level and started walking the talk by making…
