Why Should We Care About our Carbon Footprint?
The term “carbon footprint” was popularized by an advertising firm hired by British Petroleum (BP) in the early 2000s. The idea was to redirect the blame for climate change away from BP, the second largest non-state-owned oil company in the world, and towards individuals. Part of their campaign consisted of revealing a ‘carbon footprint calculator’ […]
Sustainable Resolutions: 19 Green Ideas for the New Year
What exactly are green and sustainable resolutions? There are some actions that can be taken every day to reduce our carbon footprint on the environment and its resources. If you are looking for ways to minimize your environmental impact and aren’t sure where to start, then keep on reading. Here are some practical ideas for […]
How To Teach Pre-Schoolers About Recycling
Why Should We Teach Pre-Schoolers About Recycling? Institutions that teach pre-schoolers about recycling are a good way to make sure future generations will grow up appreciating the planet and develop an understanding of the role they play in preserving it. Recycling also teaches them about sustainability. Learning the importance of sustainability shows them that the […]
How do consumers embrace sustainability?
When it comes to purchasing behaviour, it’s clear that consumers care. The majority (73%) of global consumers say they would definitely or probably change their consumption behaviour to reduce their impact on the environment. As consumers become increasingly aware of what they put in and on their bodies, they are also interested in buying or […]