This is her diary. Life looks and feels a little different now. What we worried about a month ago may feel insignificant and then there are whole new things that we must consider. What we can agree on is that this is a time of transformation. Some good and some bad, naturally. But life after this will change therefore, it is a good time to consider changes in your own life. That’s why I jumped at the chance to take on the 1-week no single-use plastic challenge. Although, I have worked towards a zero-waste life for many years, I’m not a perfect person. What is worse is that in the last few months I’ve slipped into some bad...
In a world where we only have to turn on the news to see the consequences of neglecting this marvellous planet, how do we develop and sustain an eco-friendly mindset? For many of us, we have grown up in a life of consumerism and disposable culture. It can feel like an impossible task to shake off those old ways and rebirth ourselves as an eco-friendly ally. Fostering an eco-friendly mindset is crucial to our success. Recycling that one yoghurt pot that time is not making a difference. Lifelong sustainable actions though? That’s a winner! What do we mean by an “eco-friendly mindset”? If you are someone with an eco-friendly mindset then you will be aware of the...
Bamboo is everywhere these days; from toothbrushes to coffee cups. It is seen as the ultimate material in sustainability. But what gives it these lofty credentials? Aside from its beautiful aesthetics bamboo has much to offer individuals and industries looking to drive eco-friendly initiatives and make lifelong switches to more sustainable products. Credit Why is bamboo a sustainable material? Bamboo is a type of grass. This not only makes it great food for pandas but is also resilient and easy to grow. It grows at a rapid rate and self-regenerates. It’s a farmer’s dream crop. On top of that it requires no pesticides or chemicals, making it toxin free too. Bamboo can grow at a rate of up...
To make you feel better about the planet we all share, here are a few examples of positive steps that society is taking to fight back against climate change and environmental damage.
A selection of Global WAKEcup illustrations from 2019. Please feel free to use any of the designs on your blog or social media with a credit @globalwakecup