Greenpeace has put forth an ambitious proposal: the establishment of the world’s first high seas reserve. This groundbreaking initiative stems from escalating concerns regarding the environmental well-being of the Galapagos Islands, renowned as one of the globe’s most biodiverse marine regions. These islands are the home to an array of iconic species including giant turtles, … Read more
Working in the fashion industry means not only creating wealth through beauty and aesthetics but also creating real lifestyles. Sustainability is becoming a full-fledged part of what is labelled “lifestyle” nowadays and fashion follows suit, striving to be more and more sustainable. With Erica Corbellini, senior lecturer of Management of Fashion Companies at SDA Bocconi … Read more
Social media are filled with videos where trash is washing up Bali’s beaches and rivers. This is mostly an annual phenomenon that takes place during the wet season. However, most of the plastic doesn’t come from Bali itself – it comes from the ocean. To deal with the phenomenon, the government and the local communities … Read more
Have you ever heard about “greenhushing”? What is involved in not communicating one’s sustainability journey? Greenhushing. You may wonder what it is, so here we are. This term indicates the propensity on the part of companies (or other entities) committed to sustainability to publicize their efforts and achievements in a limited way, or not at … Read more
Is there a link between gender equality and climate action? The human sex ratio is clear: the population is cut in half. A division that is elevated by a wide variety of gender identities. In the global picture of the world, it is also clear that we can’t leave these rich diversities apart. All voices … Read more
The universe is incredible and incredibly complex. So is the world of science. It is thus no wonder that people are confused when scientists talk about their work. Unless we belong to the same field of research, we are likely to be confused too. As scientists, we spend our time researching and learning all about … Read more
Focus on your favorite pair of trousers ever. You may be so lucky as to still wear them today; you may also have grown out of it. Our body constantly changes… and so do our clothes. As the issue and the problems that fast fashion entails are conquering the attention of politics and social media, … Read more
There is a world full of stories that are hard to hear. Yet, sometimes, they take incredible turns and potentially set an example for the future. Such is the case of the Siekopai Nation: an indigenous population that, to date, counts around seven hundred people who struggle to reclaim access to their ancestors’ lands. Located … Read more
A recent survey highlighted that British consumers have a low understanding of language used by companies to communicate their sustainability measures. The communication agency Fleet Street and the insights company Trajectory conducted a survey on a nationally representative sample of 1000 UK adults. The research, mentioned by The Guardian, analysed the language used by companies … Read more
Launched in November 2022, ChatGPT has for sure made various daily tasks easier, especially in the workplace. People use it write emails, reports, presentations, business plans drafts, and even articles (not this one, though!). However, have you ever wondered what is the environmental impact of ChatGPT performing a simple task? In fact, the hidden environmental … Read more