Unconscious Consumption
Today, we live within the confines of an instant gratification world. Life is made easy by the convenience of stuff delivered right to our door, but at what cost? With a few clicks of...
Category: Green Living
Your Morning Coffee could be Ruining the Planet
In 2017 two scientists; Anton and Febian were walking through an airport and saw so many trash cans over flowing with paper coffee cups. As they travelled onwards, they kept seeing more and more...
Cup Hero, a New Innovation that Makes Disposable Coffee Pods Recyclable
In July of 2020, Connor Feeney watched a family member make their morning cup of coffee with a disposable coffee pod. When the spent coffee pod was thrown into the garbage, he asked himself...
An Ethical Fashion Dilemma: Earth Friendly or Vegan?
For purposes in the following article regarding ethical fashion, this is how I define ‘natural,’ ‘vegan,’ and ‘plastic’ materials. Natural materials are those that come from natural plant and animal sources, which will break down...
Recycled Halloween Crafts and Decorations
With Halloween just around the corner, the decoration and costume craze seems to spread everywhere. It may look tempting to hit the shop and get all the pumpkins, witches and creepy skeletons right away....
A Guide to Buying an Electric Car
If you think an electric vehicle (EV) is going to make a nice addition to your life, you are definitely on the right track. Electric cars are no longer science fiction – everywhere around...
Minimalism: The Art of Letting Go
Recently I watched the documentary film, “Minimalism: A Film About the Important Things” and was inspired to become a minimalist myself. Minimalism is the art of letting go. It’s about intentionally living with only...
Brighton Reuse Depot: A Green Vision Coming True
Container homes, retails, and offices are popping up around the globe, and it seems that the trend is here to stay. One of the prime examples of a new green way of life is...
