In recent weeks, more and more countries have implemented lockdowns and social distancing in response to COVID-19. This is having some surprising positive effects: Scientists and doctors are working together, across global boundaries, to focus on and solve one problem. We’re witnessing what’s possible when...
Public awareness of sustainability issues feels like it’s at an all time high. According to Forbes, 93% of people are concerned for the environment, and 77% want to learn more about sustainable lifestyles. This surge in public interest has created a huge opportunity for campaigners, activists and...
(This is a guest post from rePurpose as part of our brand sponsorship programme – where we invite brands who align to our values to join us on the blog, Instagram Stories and the Monday night #EthicalHour Twitter chat. If you’d like to know more...
Today is World Environment Day - an annual UN campaign which encourages worldwide awareness and action for the protection of the environment. Every year World Environment Day highlights important global issues like climate change, marine pollution and wildlife crime, which affect the natural world and...
Wondering what you can do to stop climate change? Many people feel powerless when they think about global warming. Simple switches like reusable water bottles and saying no to plastic bags feel too small. Writing to MPs feels pointless when the turnout for climate change debates...
This week, we’re joined by #EthicalHour sponsor Coromandel Coast to discuss the connection between climate change, coffee and the ethics of the industry, which isn't as straightforward as you might think...
This week, we're joined again by #EthicalHour sponsor Free Range Dairy Network to discuss the ethics of the dairy industry, how to empower consumers to be active food citizens and discover more about their Pasture Promise. Last time they discussed the role of the ethical...
The UK is currently experiencing the warmest winter on record, with temperatures exceeding 20C, 10 degrees above average. That’s a stark contrast to this time last year when we were battling “the beast from the east”, a snow storm that caused travel delays, power cuts and...
2018 felt like the first year where ethical living really went mainstream. Major fashion magazine Elle dedicated their most important issue of the year, the September Issue, to sustainable fashion, and issues from plastic pollution to palm oil have dominated the news headlines. Last year I...
Back in January we predicted the ethical and sustainable trends we thought we might see in 2018. From plastic pollution to ethical fashion, we discussed how these previously niche issues would hit the headlines and go mainstream this year - and it’s happened in a...
