14
May
Can the subscription and sharing economies decrease consumerism?
by Sarah Cotter
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“Click here to subscribe and own less stuff!” Not a tagline you usually see. But is it true that the increasingly popular subscription and sharing...
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...
20
Apr
Not to grow is not to wither
by Sarah Cotter
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The men in suitsThink that thingsShould grow Forever. The men up in the towersAnd on the television screensSpeak of never-ending growth And order “Keep on...
14
Mar
What is the circular economy?
by Sarah Cotter
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The concept of the circular economy (CE) has rapidly gained popularity over the past few years, and is currently being promoted by the EU, several...
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...
25
Feb
Low Impact Lifestyle: Day 2
by Sarah Cotter
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An update on my Low Impact (i.e. low waste, low plastic use) journey: Yesterday I wrote about how trying to be zero waste makes you...
24
Feb
Embarking on Low Impact Lifestyle: Day 1
by Sarah Cotter
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As I’ve recently become interested in the zero waste and plastic-free movements, I’ve become more conscious of the products I use and the waste that...