The newest product of Lush is a limited-edition soap which is intended for a good cause. The popular bath and body brand announced a line of koala-shaped soap bars. The All the Wild Things soaps are sold to help collect money for the animals that have been affected by the […]
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Dutch Supreme Court Says the Government Has to Lower Greenhouse Emissions by at least 25 % by End of 2020
In December 2019, the highest court in the Netherlands upheld a ruling that demands from the government to reduce their greenhouse emissions by at least 25 percent of 1990 levels by the end of 2020. This case was brought several years ago by the environment group Urgenda in an effort […]
After the Golden Globes, the SAG Awards Had a Vegan Menu too
Last night, the 2020 Screen Actors Guild awards happened at LA’s Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall. The night promised to be one of the most memorable yet with nominees from Phoebe Waller-Bridge to Renee Zellweger. This year’s SAG awards were very present in the news, but one of the most […]
If You Need more Reasons to Go Plant-Based: 5 Ways an Animal-Free Diet Helps the Environment
From reusable shopping bags to renewable and clean energy sources, experts are giving their suggestions about how to live more sustainable lives and lower our negative impact on the environment. The major daily change we can make is our diet- food significantly influences our environment and has been a burning […]
Thailand Bans Plastic Bags in a Fight against Pollution
Thailand decided to start the New Year with a ban on plastic bags from major stores. This solution is a part of a campaign by the government and retailers for a complete ban in 2021 as an effort to lower the waste and debris reduction from seas. In the last […]
New Building Made from Mushrooms Cleans the Air
Unfortunately, some of the most commonly used building materials aren’t particularly good for our health and for the environment. However, after you learn about this innovation, you’ll see that there’s hope. Even though this round building may look like a giant birthday cake, when you look at it closely, you’ll […]
8-Year-Old Girl from Mexico Wins a Prize for Designing a Solar Heater from Recycled Stuff
Half of this girl’s life has been dedicated to crafts, but now, she’s finally being recognized throughout the world. The 8-year-old Xochitl Guadalupe Cruz Lopez has won a prize that’s intended for adults for making a solar heater from scratch. At the age of 8, she was the first child […]
IKEA Plans to Switch from Styrofoam to Mushroom-Made Packaging
Unfortunately, nowadays, almost all of the retail products we purchase are packaged and almost half of this packaging is plastic and Styrofoam too. Although packing in plastic has its benefits like lighter weight, durability, longer shelf-life, and convenience, plastic takes a long time to degrade and thus, it causes damage […]
Milkmen Return as Millennials Bid to Cut Plastic Waste
Milkmen and milkwomen are coming back in London after millenials started using glass milk bottles in the effort to reduce plastic waste. Younger customers, amidst the growing concerns over the immense plastic waste and the problems it’s been causing, are looking for glass bottles of milk rather than plastic ones. […]
Florida Declares State of Emergency as Hurricane Dorian Approaches
Millions of citizens along the east coast of the US from Florida to North Carolina remained under a threat from a deadly Hurricane Dorian strike which ravaged and caused hundreds of people missing in the Bahamas. After making landfall on September 1 and flattening homes and killing at least 50 […]