28 Day Challenge #26: I pledge to be alert about greenwashing
We’ve been discussing sustainable product choices a lot during the 28 Day Challenge. But, there is a HUGE elephant in the room – greenwashing. But…
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28 Day Challenge #23: I pledge to cut a loop
Even if you’re doing your best to avoid plastic packaging and creating pollution, it’s inevitable that you’ll receive items in the mail or as gifts…
28 Day Challenge #22: I pledge to green my commute
Driving to work, the supermarket, social gatherings. The convenience of a personal vehicle is undeniable, but it comes at a steep environmental cost – so…
28 Day Challenge #21: I pledge to wrap gifts responsibly
“Wrapping paper” is a deceptive term. All those sparkly bright colours and shiny, smooth finishes actually destine expensive gift wrappings for the landfill rather than…
28 Day Challenge #20: I pledge to buy second hand items
Not so long ago, we lived in a society where people really took care of the things they owned. They were proud of their possessions…
28 Day Challenge #19: I pledge to make my existing plastic last longer
When you started the 28 Day Challenge, you probably already had cupboards full of plastic items – and even going forward, you’re probably already thinking…
28 Day Challenge #18: I pledge to compost
Did you know that almost one-third of all food produced in the world goes to waste? Apart from the social and humanitarian consequences of such…
28 Day Challenge #17: I pledge to wash my clothes cooler, slower and less frequently
There is a plastic threat to the oceans that we cannot even see – plastic microfibres from clothing and textiles! Yup, you might not even…
28 Day Challenge #15: I pledge to be energy-conscious
Many of us use electricity every day. From boiling the kettle for that first cup of coffee in the morning, to earning our living at…
28 Day Challenge #5: I pledge to choose sustainable seafood
When we think of seafood we immediately picture the staples like hake, sardines and anchovies. But, we humans are not the only ones who depend…