In the 1950s, cigarette companies began to learn that their product is a killer. For decades, Big Tobacco denied the harmful effects of their products, minimising the link between smoking in pregnancy and smaller birth weights, concealing evidence that nicotine is addictive, and running extensive PR...
Could you be accidentally greenwashing by promoting a tree planting scheme? Tree planting can feel like a “quick win” when it comes to Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability - especially with so many charities now making it accessible for individuals and brands alike. People have begun to...
A deep dive into consumer sustainability trends 2021. The events of 2020 accelerated consumer sustainability trends that had already been starting to emerge across many different markets. Despite being one of the most unpredictable years ever, it helped create greater public awareness of sustainability and deepen...
In November 2021, The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. The climate talks will bring together heads of state, climate experts and campaigners to agree coordinated action to tackle climate change. The UK will be represented by an...
Overpopulation is a racist argument against climate change...
Controversial news has come to light in the sustainability community this week which again highlights the need for systemic change vs ‘conscious consumerism’ and individual action. Back in July 2020, Swedish alt-milk brand Oatly sold a minority $200m stake to a group of high-profile investors, including...
This week, we’re joined by #EthicalHour sponsor Global WAKECup to discuss how to prepare for Plastic Free July, and simple swaps you can make for less single-use. This guest post is part of the #EthicalHour sponsorship programme. Every year, millions of eco warriors take part in...
As we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic - one of the biggest global threats we've faced in our lifetime - many of us in the sustainability space are wondering - how do we bring focus back to the climate emergency? Over the last few months, we've...
In 2019, the UK government rejected 18 recommendations by the Environmental Audit Committee that sought to clean up the fashion industry. The recommendations included a one penny tax on garments, a ban on incinerating or landfilling unsold stock and the creation of an industry-wide blueprint for...
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...
