Fast fashion is having a devastating effect on the earth. Each year an estimated 92 million tons of waste ends up in landfills or being burned. The UK alone contributes roughly £142 million worth of this clothing and textile waste … Continue reading ReJean: The Brand At The Forefront Of Sustainable Fashion In Glasgow
Daniel and Tobias investigate Picnic. Continue reading Picnic – Climate Conscious Cafés
Amid extraordinary scenes across Saturday’s EFL League Two final day fixtures, the sustainable superstars of Forest Green Rovers clinched their maiden EFL title with a 2-2 draw away at Mansfield Town, with title rivals Exeter City’s 1-0 home loss to … Continue reading Forest Green Rovers clinch last gasp League Two title win
With promotion to England’s League One already secured, Forest Green Rovers can secure a historic title triumph if results go their way in Saturday’s final round of League Two fixtures. Dubbed the “greenest team in the world” by FIFA and … Continue reading “Greenest Team in the World” Gunning for League Two title
The ideological clash that has occurred between meat eaters and vegans has bubbled away for years, recently gaining traction as climate crisis contributors become more prescient in all our minds. This disparity has led to some interesting developments in the food industry, who have opened new avenues for climate conscious-eaters to explore. Continue reading OPINION: Vegan Junk Food is an All-New Environmentally Friendly Nutritional Nightmare
Solar panels have been named one of the key routes to reach net zero carbon emissions in Scotland, so why is there not more push for further solar installation? Back in 2016, the Scottish Government introduced new building standards that … Continue reading Opinion: The SNP’s Rather Dull Approach to Solar Energy.
Discussing the most recent disruptions to petrol stations on the M25 on yesterday’s Jeremy Vine show on Channel 5, Mike Parry shouted down JustStopOil activist Miranda Whelehan saying young people haven’t contributed enough to society to get a voice. After … Continue reading Mike Parry reveals lack of climate crisis understanding in another embarrassing talk show incident
By Olivia Adam Today’s unforgiving whirlwind of weekly microtrends makes staying true to your personal style difficult. Building your own classic capsule wardrobe is a sustainable and ethical way to battle the winds of fast fashion. What is a ‘capsule wardrobe’? It is a minimal and succinct selection of clothes and accessories carefully handpicked to stand the test of time. Essentially, you are looking for quality over quantity. You may opt to buy a few seasonal trendy items throughout the year but ideally, your capsule wardrobe should be between twenty and thirty pieces. They should be adaptable items that are … Continue reading How to Build your Capsule Wardrobe
By Olivia Adam 30th April 2022 I took a walk along Dumbarton Road, situated in Partick, the West End of Glasgow, to check out the 11 charity shops dotted along the 10.5-mile-long road. Why choose charity shopping? The thing about fast fashion is exactly that; it’s quick and easy. But it’s killing the planet. According to earth.org, it produces more Co2 than aviation and shipping combined and produces more than 20 percent of global wastewater from textile dyeing. So, with that in mind, charity shopping is even more appealing. It’s ethical, sustainable, and cheaper. What’s not to like? The thing … Continue reading Dumbarton Road is Glasgow’s Hotspot for Sustainable Shopping
Fife beach bounces back in less than 6 months of being named the UK’s dirtiest beach in a report by Save On Energy last June. Kinghorn Harbour beach on the east coast of Fife has struggled for years with water … Continue reading Kinghorn Harbour Beach: From Most Polluted to Award Winning in Less than 6 Months.
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