Category: Environmentalism
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...
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...
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
Apr
Why recycling is not enough
by Sarah Cotter
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Growing up I was always taught to believe that recycling was the right thing to do, that it was a solution to the problem of...
20
Apr
Low impact living: Why bother?
by Sarah Cotter
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A question that many people pose when it comes to doing small, good actions for the environment is – why bother? If it’s not convenient...
01
Mar
Low Impact Lifestyle: Day 5
by Sarah Cotter
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Started out my day strong, bringing my reusable water bottle to work again (+1 points). On the way to work I grabbed a Butterbreze from...
28
Feb
Low Impact Lifestyle: Day 4
by Sarah Cotter
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Brought my reusable stainless steel water bottle to work today – no more drinking out of plastic for this girl! +1 We made salad bowls...
26
Feb
Low Impact Lifestyle: Day 3
by Sarah Cotter
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Today I brought my whole lunch in Tupperware and didn’t buy anything new – I therefore award myself +2 points for sustainability. I did however...