Degree of effort: low – Level of impact: medium Sustainability on a budget Tasks: Use up your cosmetic products and then replace them with waste-free alternativesGet rid of most of your waste and consider offsetting the rest (into residual waste) Challenge: inspire others! Background: By now most of you are already aware of many sustainability …
I thought, I was. But then I took this test and failed: https://www.gapminder.org/test/ Take the ten minutes to do the test; then you will get more benefit out of the following post. It is interesting, promise! It is surprising how little people - even 'informed' ones - know about the world's facts and statistics. This …
"The major issues of fast fashion are obvious; it is a production planned for obsolescence, which all consumers have experienced after approximately ten washes with fabric fast downgrading, looking worn. By displaying great flexibility, high street, fast fashion brands are able to respond to customer preferences and trends with a few weeks of reactivity, due …
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Degree of effort: low to medium – Level of impact: medium to high Tasks: do not buy plastics with BPA (if you buy plastics at all)prefer organically grown food that is less charged with pesticideschallenge: get further engaged in sustainability Background: Would you think that there is any relationship between sustainability and intelligence? I saw …
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Degree of effort: low – Level of impact: medium Sustainability on a budget: approved Tasks: See how many slaves are needed to produce the things you consume: http://slaveryfootprint.org/survey/#where_do_you_live Look at the tips to reduce your impact, e.g. think before being and buy differentlyTalk about the issue with other people and investigate further on one of …
Degree of effort: low to medium – Level of impact: medium to high Sustainability on a budget: approved Tasks: Compare your current diet with the planetary health dietTry to change your diet to come closer to a more healthy (and planetary friendly) oneShare your best dishes with friends and family Background: There are lots of …
Degree of effort: low to medium – Level of impact: medium to high Sustainability on a budget: partly approved Tasks: Look for options to buy bulk ware close to your place, workplace, gym...Challenge: Demand bulk ware offers from your favourite supermarket or reduced packaging from your favourite food product producer Background: I was told by …
Degree of effort: low/medium – Level of impact: medium/high Sustainability on a budget: approved Tasks: Do not buy a conventional advent calenderBuy a more sustainable alternativeOr better: make one yourself sustainable and waste-reduced or Zero Waste Background: Advent and Christmas are coming soon - in my neighbourhood the Christmas market is currently being set up. …
Degree of effort: low – Level of impact: medium Sustainability on a budget: approved Tasks: If not done so far: check your shampoo for harmful ingredients (e.g. with Tox Fox); see: https://cathagoessustainable.wordpress.com/2018/07/26/microplastics/ Try plastic-free, sustainable alternatives like rye flour, natron or soap bars Do not forget to regularly rinse your hair (if necessary) Background: I …
Degree of effort: low to medium – Level of impact: medium to high Tasks: Calculate your carbon/environmental footprint, e.g. with http://www.footprintcalculator.org/ Analyse your footprint and decide on where to improve Set a goal for the first category, maybe meeting it till the end of the year Challenge: Which is your worst category? Address this issue first …
Catha goes sustainable 