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Antibiotics in Farm Animals a Danger to Human Health

October 13, 2016October 13, 2016 by Maria Zorion

Imagine a post-antibiotic world. A simple scratch or insect bite can become infected and send you to the hospital, or a mild respiratory infection can turn into a deadly pneumonia, and there are no medications to stop it. This scenario is not as far-fetched as it seems. Increasingly, our antibiotics…

Swiss Green Economy Referendum Brings Attention to Global Sustainability Problem

October 6, 2016October 7, 2016 by Maram Jawdat

What if every nation on earth agreed to keep its usage of resources at a sustainable level? Switzerland held a revolutionary referendum, which asked citizens to vote on whether the country would commit to reaching an ecological impact level of zero by the year 2050, in late September of 2016.…

11 Hottest Months in a Row in 135 Years

September 29, 2016September 29, 2016 by Alexis Nat

September 22nd, 2016 officially marks the start of fall this year, but depending on where you live you may not be ready to pull out your tall boots and chunky sweaters just yet. This August's record-breaking weather continued a streak of 11 consecutive months of the hottest temperatures on record…

About Faux Leather

September 22, 2016November 9, 2016 by Kaminaga Takako

There are many reasons that a person may want to consider buying faux leather as opposed to real leather. They may be concerned about the environmental impact of producing real leather and that leather is made from the hides of animals. They may choose faux leather simply because it is…

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

September 15, 2016September 15, 2016 by Alexis Nat

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a large patch of debris in the Pacific Ocean, located in a huge area of swirling water somewhere between Hawaii and California. This mass of debris was discovered in 1997 by sea captain named Charles Moore, who happened to sail into it. I am…

Where are we with Fair Trade?

September 9, 2016 by Alexis Nat

When it comes to selecting ethical, environmentally sustainable fashion, it's important to consider not only what an item is made from, but also who made it. Unfortunately, unlike fabric type, this information isn't typically included on the tags, and it can be next to impossible to track the origins of…

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The Deplorable Fashion Working Conditions in Southeast Asia

September 2, 2016September 2, 2016 by Maram Jawdat

The global textile/fashion industry is estimated to be worth over $450 billion, making it one of the most important sectors due to the large number of people it employs. Southeast Asian countries are home to some of the biggest manufacturers due to the low operating and labor costs that these…

Modern Whale Hunting

August 26, 2016August 26, 2016 by Alexis Nat

While whale hunting may seem like a thing of the past, but it unfortunately still happens today, more than most people think. Fortunately, bans on whale hunting exist in many countries, as well as the prohibition of trading whale products. Regardless, more than 2,000 whales are still killed each year, as some…

Slow Fashion: Quality over Quantity

August 18, 2016August 18, 2016 by Kaminaga Takako

In light of the fact that fashion consumers are more interested in the production process of their clothes than ever, slow fashion is posed to become far more represented in coming industry trends. The changes to come will see manufacturers putting forth a much more necessitated effort to show evidence…

Trends in Ethical Fashion – Summer 2016

August 14, 2016 by Kaminaga Takako

As illustrated in a comprehensive report by Conscious Living TV, multiple eco fashion leaders have predicted that the coming rise of sustainability trends are bound to bring big changes in the industry at large. An undertaking in understanding Due to the fact that many more businesses are considering their “go-green”…

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