Society has turned Christmas into an opportunity to get more stuff. No longer is Christmas about families getting together. The only thing we look forward to is the presents. It’s time to switch to a more meaningful and eco-friendly Christmas.…
Our current economy and the way we live in general is considered linear. We get the raw materials, make it into products or buildings then we throw it away in landfills when we are done with them. That’s why we…
There’s a new movement out there called minimalism. Although it is not a new concept, it has been recently made famous by The Minimalists. Unfortunately, many people have the wrong idea of what minimalism actually is and dismiss it quickly…
While some are choosing to ignore that climate change is happening, others are having anxiety about what climate change will bring in the future. This feeling is referred to as eco-anxiety or climate anxiety. Along with anxiety comes climate guilt,…
There has been a new movement going around recently called Minimalism. But this time, we’re not going to talk about a minimalist lifestyle, we’re going to have a look at something different. Minimalist design. You have probably heard the word…
When you think of graphic design, sustainability isn’t really the first or even the second thing that comes to mind. We rarely think of design having anything to do with the environment. But it has. This is where sustainable graphic…
So you want to have a clear out? There are many reasons you should declutter your life. While to most people, decluttering means clearing out physical items, it can mean so much more. It can refer to technology, social media,…
Adverts are everywhere. No one can really avoid them in the modern world. While there are some positives, and we’ll get to that, I want to highlight the negative effects that advertising has on society. It is what is driving…
There are probably a billion reasons to care about the environment. The earth and everything in it has to offer is something that can’t afford to lose. We depend on them as every living organism does. I believe people who…
When you type in ‘green architecture’ in google images, all the comes up are these glamorous buildings. But simply sticking some solar panels and some plants on a building doesn’t magically make it ‘green’. Considering all the different environmental challenges…
Humanity is facing the biggest challenge it has ever faced. The earth’s entire natural ecosystem is at risk, including us. But there’s still some hope left. Humans are the most innovative species on the planet. So can this creativity we…
Living in our current modern society often makes it difficult for those seeking a simpler life. A life that is filled with less stuff and more experiences. The lives that we have now, in most cases, are always busy and…