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Lifestyle

Fireworks: How bad are they? Can they be eco-friendly?

By GLOBUS Correspondent Callum Morar In the last few months the festival period came upon us again. New Year’s, Diwali, Guy Fawkes night, Christmas; the list goes on. The sky was a constant light show. Every day we saw a multitude of colours and heard relentless bangs no matter where we went. Everyone loves a firework display, but the environment definitely does not share that … Continue reading Fireworks: How bad are they? Can they be eco-friendly?

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Fast Fashion and its deadly effects- How long till irreversible global decay?

By Issy Anderson, GLOBUS Correspondent It’s been three years since I’ve started my Depop and Vinted businesses, and I can’t imagine ever looking back. It all started in the depths of the pandemic, where I seemed to be draping around the house, unsure of what to do with myself and trying out random TikTok iced coffee recipes ( we’ve all been there ), but not … Continue reading Fast Fashion and its deadly effects- How long till irreversible global decay?

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Lifestyle, Natural World, Sustainable Christmas

Five ways to give the gift of Nature this Christmas

By GLOBUS Correspondent Virginia Thomas-Pickles As Christmas is a time for generosity, it provides us all with an opportunity to give something back to Nature. No matter how big or small our contributions – from feeding the birds to volunteering at a local conservation charity – collectively they could have a large positive impact for Nature at a time when it is most in need. … Continue reading Five ways to give the gift of Nature this Christmas

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Are Gyms Sustainable, and can you have a Sustainable Fitness Journey?

By GLOBUS Correspondent Callum Morar The fitness industry in 2022 was worth $96.7 billion and its value is only going to rise even further. Gyms and a fitness lifestyle are scary to some, due to the high maintenance and cost, but others who are intimidating gym regulars are not phased. Socially and financially, there are already concerns with fitness; however, is this the case environmentally … Continue reading Are Gyms Sustainable, and can you have a Sustainable Fitness Journey?

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Lifestyle, Politics & Governance, Social Design

Postcolonialism on Ice: The Reality for Greenland’s Youth

By Simone Feilberg-Nielsen, GSD and PAIS Finalist In 2019, Donald Trump proposed that he would be willing to buy Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, which Mette Frederiksen (the Danish Prime Minister at the time) politely declined in that ‘Greenland was not for sale’. Although Trump’s bid was not the first time that Greenland had received a financial offer throughout its history, it did bring new … Continue reading Postcolonialism on Ice: The Reality for Greenland’s Youth

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Lifestyle, Sustainable Student Living

Closing the climate attitude-behaviour gap: the impact of positive nudging and connectedness

Dissemination by Ellen Barrett We all know we should be doing more to address climate change, but what can we do to overcome the barriers that prevent us from taking action? According to a 2022 survey, more than 80% of UK residents are concerned about climate change. In addition, 85% believe individual action can reduce climate change, and over half are not disincentivised by other … Continue reading Closing the climate attitude-behaviour gap: the impact of positive nudging and connectedness

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Sustainable Habit Making: A Simple How To Guide

By GLOBUS Correspondent, Ellen Barrett The UN’s ‘Sustainable Development Goals’ list targets position individuals as the primary focus of change. For instance, goal 12 centers around responsible consumerism. Many theories surrounding consumerism centre on the assumption that all actors are rational decision-makers. In actuality, it’s not that simple. For consumers, we are all influenced by emotion, the attraction of simplifying information processing via cognitive shortcuts, … Continue reading Sustainable Habit Making: A Simple How To Guide

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Ditch the Bleach: Tips for Eco-Cleaning

By Amy Denton, Editor-in-Chief of GLOBUS I have recently delved into the world of eco-cleaning, and I find it fascinating! Whilst chemicals in household cleaners should be safe if used correctly, research suggests that long-term exposure to cleaning chemicals can cause respiratory issues like asthma or in severe cases could even decrease lung functionality. So, whilst I must admit to still using shop-bought anti-bacterial surface … Continue reading Ditch the Bleach: Tips for Eco-Cleaning

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Art and Sustainability, Lifestyle, The Economic Paradigm

Exploring Controversies Around ESG Investing

By Diogo Ribeiro Dos Santos, GLOBUS Correspondents ESG investing is the present’s equivalent to ‘sustainable’ investing—it allows you to grow your money whilst supporting companies that are making a change for the better – or so goes the current rhetoric. In my previous article, I go into detail on how you can make a difference through ESG Investing. However, in this article I will address … Continue reading Exploring Controversies Around ESG Investing

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Recycling: Contaminated 

By Katy Greco, Deputy Editor of GLOBUS Simply put, when it comes to recycling, contamination is when the wrong stuff goes in the wrong bin. This typically involves people putting food waste and nonrecyclables in their household recycling bin. And it’s a massive problem. According to the Local Government Association (LGA), from 2019 to 2020, more than half a million tonnes of household recycling had … Continue reading Recycling: Contaminated 

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