Every Day Eco is a 2-minute read, curated with uplifting news, eco-friendly tips, and global stories in hopes that it will bring you some happiness and inspiration. Only the good stuff! ✨
ENVIRONMENTAL RACISM: Environmental justice and racial justice are inextricably linked. One of the most important parts of activism is education. There is so much to learn about the ways environmental racism hurts communities of colour, including Black communities, Latinx communities, and Indigenous communities. Here’s a round up list of books about environmental racism in the US to get you started.
PLASTIC FREE JULY: Plastic Free July sounds like a daunting and even somewhat crazy event to participate in, especially amid a pandemic when many businesses are refusing to allow reusable mugs and bags. But there are good reasons to take part this year and start developing greener ways of doing things – here’s some easy changes you can make that’ll still have a big impact.
Every Day Eco is a 2-minute read, curated with uplifting news, eco-friendly tips, and global stories in hopes that it will bring you some happiness and inspiration. Only the good stuff! ✨
OUTGROWING GROWTH: Many are coming around to the idea that quality of life, not GDP, should be our measure of success. Our blind belief in growth is enriching the rich and killing the planet. If we want a shot at climate stability and a world built on justice, not exploitation in the 2030s and beyond, we need to shift to post-growth economic policies.
Every Day Eco is a 2-minute read, curated with uplifting news, eco-friendly tips, and global stories in hopes that it will bring you some happiness and inspiration. Only the good stuff! ✨
CLIMATE LEADERS: It’s time for the business world to declare a climate emergency. B Corps like Allbirds and Patagonia are leading on the climate crisis, but it’s still not enough.
REFRESHED LOOK: We love this simple natural dye guide, which uses seasonal summer berries to create a rich purple colour – it’s a great technique to refresh tired or worn clothes and textiles, giving them a fun new look.
CRUSHING CLIMATE GOALS: It’ll be another decade until the world’s nations and firms are evaluated for the United Nations 18 Sustainable Development Goals 2030 (SDG). Much to the delight of global conservationists, however, Pakistan has already met the criteria for SDG 13, which calls on nations to take urgent action against climate change and its effects.