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Kindness is being used as a force for good...
Scientific research shows that kindness boosts the immune system and relaxes the nervous system. It is the most powerful and underrated agent of human change! Kindness saved this woman's life during the most traumatic events, this led to the creation of a platform that uses kindness as a force for good...
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A Sydney company dye-ing to make an impact...
Citizen Wolf is on a mission to give your existing wardrobe a longer life and end disposable fashion for good with their 'Black Fridye' program. The program encourages people to take an old piece of clothing and dye it black, extending its life and minimising your impact on our beautiful planet. What started as an anti Black Friday initiative in 2018, has turned into a multi-industry coalition of brands determined to elevate awareness around sustainability and conscious consumption.
Highlights from COP26...
A meeting that brings world leaders together to make real commitments towards tackling climate change (COP26) started at the beginning of the week. Here are some highlights of the progress that's been made so far...
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Winners of the first ever Earthshot Prize...
The Earthshot prize is a decade of action to discover and scale impactful climate change solutions. It will inspire, motivate and celebrate people all over the world to work together and repair our planet. Did we mention it was launched by Prince William and the Royal Foundation?!
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Ozone on track to heal within our lifetime...
Over 30 years ago, when scientists discovered that these guys were linked to ozone depletion, the world banded together to created the Montreal Protocol. This protocol banned ozone-depleting substances. CFCs and halons were the first to be phased out and HFCs are set to be phased out by 2030 in developed countries and 2040 in developing countries.
This protocol has averted more than 135 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions from 1990 - 2020. *woot woot*
Iconic island reclaims Indigenous name...
Fraser Island reverted to its Aboriginal name K'gari after a long campaign by the Butchulla people (traditional custodians). Keep reading why the name 'Fraser Island' is offensive to traditional owners...
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Turning Chicken Poop into Power
Let’s be honest, when it comes to chicken poop, most of us would call this substance waste in the most absolute reflection of the word. But what if chook poop has more power than we thought (see what we did there)?
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Recycle and earn a Go For Zero gift card…
Did you know you can get paid to recycle?!
We’ve teamed up with recycling legends at Envirobank to help you earn a Go For Zero gift card if you recycle through their Crunch rewards program. Did we mention you’ll also get access to a sneaky go for zero storewide discount?! Keep reading to learn how.
How to respond positively to the IPCC report...
It's not time to lose hope, it's time to act. We're not going to lie, the IPCC climate report hurt our hearts, we were left feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. The report provides the most comprehensive review of global scientific knowledge on climate change. Seriously, 234 scientists collectively read 14000+ research papers to write it.
The good news? Knowledge is power, and with this knowledge, we can find solutions!
EPA bans pesticide linked to health issues...
On the 18th of August 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an end to the use of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide used on food products nationwide. It has taken 14 long years of protests and pressure from environmental and labour groups to achieve this result. Your voice matters! Keep reading to find out the health risks are, where Australia stands with chlorpyrifos, and how to reduce your pesticide exposure.
Mussels are being used to filter microplastics...
Mussels are being tested by Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) in England to filter the water for micro plastics. Find out how many microplastics 300 mussels can remove in one hour in this blog...
Tokyo Olympics is embracing sustainability...
The task of hosting the Olympic games can be a huge economic benefit for the chosen country. However, in the past some towns have built huge infrastructures to support the games only for them to become ghost towns afterwards.
The games are one of the worlds most televised events and Tokyo is using the opportunity to showcase innovative ideas that promote a circular economy. Read on to see how...