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Sunscreen and coral bleaching, climate town hall, the ugly side of flowers

By: Yue September 10, 2019September 10, 2019

Link loveclimate policies, environmental racism, flower industry, intersectionality, recycling, sunscreen, zero waste3 Comments

What I read, listened, watched and loved this month, July+August 2019 edition.

Small steps to take in light of the Amazon fires

By: Yue August 29, 2019August 29, 2019

How to, ResearchAmazon, deforestation, forest, rainforest, wildfire1 Comment

Let’s channel our collective anxiety into productive actions in our everyday life, not just when disasters strike.

Where to sell/swap/donate your things, and do it thoughtfully

By: Yue August 13, 2019August 23, 2019

How tobuy nothing, donation, free swap, give well, slow fashion, sustainable fashion4 Comments

If you try hard enough, almost all functional items can find a new home.

Ask a chemist: what is clean beauty?

By: Yue July 31, 2019July 30, 2019

AlterEcoclean beauty, clean cosmetics, sustainable beauty brandsLeave a Comment

What does it mean to be “clean”? Why should I care? Which chemicals should I worry about? So many questions!

10 things you didn’t know about plastic

By: Yue July 22, 2019July 22, 2019

Researchclimate change, ghost gear, ocean pollution, packaging, plastic, plastic ban, plastic recycling, single use plastic, sustainable packaging2 Comments

“Plastic is evil” and “let’s ban all plastic” are not constructive ways to discuss or solve our plastic problems.

Hey girl…climate change is (mostly) not your fault

By: Yue July 9, 2019August 22, 2019

Just a thoughtclimate change, climate science, collective action, environmental culture, sustainabilityLeave a Comment

Insert Ryan Gosling meme in your imagination.

Ecobricks, the degrowth movement, cycling mindfully

By: Yue July 1, 2019June 30, 2019

Link lovebehavior change, biking, cycling, degrowth, ethical fashion, noise pollution, reduce waste, sustainable consumption, sustainable fashion, terracycle, the true cost, wasteLeave a Comment

What I read, listened, watched and loved this month, May+June 2019 edition.

The many, many types of “eco-friendly” plastic, explained

By: Yue June 20, 2019June 21, 2019

Researchbiodegradable plastic, bioplastic, compostable plastic, green guides, plastic, plastic bags, sustainability, sustainable packagingLeave a Comment

Bioplastic, biodegradable, photodegradable, oxo-degradable, compostable plastic…what the hell do they all mean?

How do we create a culture around sustainability?

By: Yue June 10, 2019June 10, 2019

Just a thoughtbehavior change, cultural norms, environmental culture, rare conservation, sustainability8 Comments

Reflections from a recent work trip.

Cut waste, one small step at a time: Q&A with Sarah Atkinson from Zerology

By: Yue June 3, 2019May 31, 2019

AlterEcolow waste, reduce waste, trash, zero waste1 Comment

Reinvent how we consume by reimagining our waste.