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 what is greenwashing? Greenwashing is…
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 how can you green your…
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 recycling. Some dyes used to…
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 and they looked after them…
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 that, for some items, there…
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 food wastage, spoiled food is…
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 be aware that your clothing…
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 work, charging our smartphones, and…
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 on these fish and therefore,…
28 Day Challenge #2: I pledge to buy less stuff
Throughout history, humans have always collected stuff. However, instead of collecting, we’ve now become obsessed with “buying”. New cellphones every two years, new cars, fast fashion, takeaways, travel... Our desire…