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How to Have Climate Conversations During the Holidays

GITNB — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 20:38:50 +0000

We’ve all had those awkward family moments at the dinner table. A ‘casually’ racist comment in between “please pass the salt” and “so, have you met someone yet?” An eye-roll as soon as someone utters the word “vegan”. The holidays can be tense at times. So, how do we avoid a nuclear fallout at the…

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There’s An App For That: Tech Tools for the Planet

Sarah Kwong — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 08:08:02 +0000

It has never been easier to live consciously than it is today: bulk food stores in our neighbourhoods, online bazaars full of eco-friendly products, not to mention the amount of reusable or recyclable items available to us. But there are a whole heap of companies out there working hard to make sustainability even more convenient…

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Veganuary: From Farm-to-Table and Kitchen-to-Closet

Aarushi Saxena — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 07:02:30 +0000

The thing about veganism is that it isn’t some cheesy sustainability buzzword, even though #Veganuary might be. Plant-based diets extend from food to fashion consumption, and it’s time we question the historic relation between what we grow, cook and even wear! This could lead to answers on how to build an at-home miniature circular economy. …

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Is Climate Change Forcing People Into Sex Work?

Lyana Miranda — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:16:32 +0000

As the world goes back to how it was pre-pandemic, naturally, we see a rise in tourism. Everywhere, countries have been preparing for the influx of tourists, and those who relied on tourism for their income are finally able to recoup their losses. One group in particular, who were one of the most vulnerable during…

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Want to Help Defend Atlanta’s Forests & Communities? Read on.

Kanksha Chawla — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:47:31 +0000

Two years after the #DefundThePolice uprisings, Atlanta’s forests are under threat. 400 acres (that’s equivalent to 400 football fields) of the city’s forest is being cleared to build a massive police training center. Here’s how you can help the communities defend the forests and themselves. Stop Cop City! At the virtual Atlanta City Council meeting…

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Introducing The First-Ever Federal Fashion Bill, The Fabric Act

Kanksha Chawla — Thu, 19 May 2022 01:41:43 +0000

Seven months following California’s SBC2 Garment Worker Protection Bill win and four months after New York’s Fashion Act was presented, the FABRIC Act shines through—labour justice in the fashion industry is gaining momentum, one policy change at a time. Last week, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced a new piece of legislation that would address…

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This Year of The Tiger, Fight For A Future With Tigers

Kanksha Chawla — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 21:57:27 +0000

Tigers are in serious danger. 10 years ago, we reduced their numbers to an all-time low. The good news is that the fight for their future is working: for the first time, we are seeing wild tiger numbers rise. This is a big win, but there’s still a long way to go. So join the…

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Resource List: Afghanistan, Lebanon & Haiti

GITNB — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 06:54:35 +0000

With everything that’s going on in the world, we felt it was only right to put out a resource list for our community. This resource list is for our community to learn more about what is going on, and to engage in tangible actions, that help the impacted communities. The team at Green Is The…

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Festive Fillers: Your Guide To Sustainable Stocking Gifts

Sarah Kwong — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 01:30:20 +0000

For us sustainable shoppers, Christmas can feel like a massive mountain we don’t have the tools to climb. We want to be conscious and caring, but we also need to cover a lot of bases, such as stockings. And the whole business of, y’know, filling them. Good news: it’s more than possible. We’ve put together…

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Miss The Talks At The Virtual Conscious Festival? We Revisit The Juicy Bits

Sally Shoult — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 09:45:23 +0000

The Talks are always a highlight of our Conscious Festival’s, and this year was no exception. A record 90 speakers shared their wisdom during a marathon 21 hours of live stream content. Three days. 37 talks. 90 inspiring individuals. And more thought-provoking conversations than we can count. The main stage during the Virtual Conscious Festival…

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