27
Jun
How environmentally conscious is Germany?
by Sarah Cotter
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What’s your first impression of Germany? If you know a little bit about the country and its people, you might have the impression that they...
22
Apr
At the water’s edge
by Sarah Cotter
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Indifferently, the river flows, Not a care in the world as to where it goes. It bubbles and swirls as it flows on by...
24
Mar
When the world slowed…
by Sarah Cotter
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The church bells sound, their routine remains unaltered. Marking off the hours, though everything else has faltered...
06
Jan
Book review: How much is enough?
by Sarah Cotter
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How much is enough for you? “For what?” You may ask, to which I might reply, “For the good life.” “And just what exactly constitutes...
18
Dec
Two steps forward, one step back
by Sarah Cotter
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Isn’t that how it always goes with progress? Lately I feel that I’ve been living a much more sustainable lifestyle in some aspects – for...
17
Nov
Should I just swim?
by Ragnheidur Bjork
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Guest post by Ragnheiður Björk Halldórsdóttir (pictured above) More and more people are becoming aware of the environmental effects that individuals cause in their daily lives. For...
08
Sep
Let’s talk about sustainable fashion!
by Sarah Cotter
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Recently, as I’ve tried to move towards making my life more sustainable, I’ve become increasingly interested in sustainable fashion. This past weekend I went to...
19
Jul
How would a steady-state economy work?
by Sarah Cotter
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The steady state economy is an idea that I became interested in a few years ago. What some might describe as a fringe economic movement,...
13
Jun
Personal Journey: June Update
by Sarah Cotter
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I have to admit. I have been a terrible sustainability ambassador recently. I’ve had a few small wins, but many more losses. I am ashamed...
25
May
Waste, packaging and pollution: Whose problem is it?
by Sarah Cotter
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When it comes to responsibility for waste, packaging and pollution, we need to shift the burden away from consumers and regular citizens. When we often...