Art to save the sea
Please go and support Washed Ashore. They are making some amazing art works from items literally washed ashore. The are a non-profit using proceeds towards projects which help clean the oceans.
Month: January 2021
Films for the Planet
Films for the Planet is a collection of streaming films and documentaries on a variety of sustainability and climate issues. Definitely worth checking out – as is our brief review on the podcast this week. 😉
Interview with sustainable fashion brand Fouremme
We had the absolute please of talking with Katia and Lara from @fouremme on the podcast. We talked about setting up a new sustainable fashion brand and finding suppliers you can trust. Make sure to subscribe to the Green Elephant Show for more interviews like this.
Columbian Hippo menace
Although we had fun on the podcast this week with this story, there is a serious side. Hippos imported to a zoo and then released are now having a huge impact on the local environment in Columbia. The animals have thrived – sending the local eco-system out of balance.
200 million homes underwater
Many people around the world could see their homes submerged, even within current forecasts of sea level rise. How many people would that be? 200 million?
Greenland Ice Melt
There is a lot of ice in Greenland. . . but if it melted would it mean several cities being underwater? Or did we make up a list to fool our listeners?
Butcher Box becomes a BCorp
Congratulations this week to @butcher_box for achieving @bcorps status. As a BCorp ourselves we know the amount of effort this certification takes to achieve.
8000Kicks cannabis sneakers
This week on the podcast we talked about sneaker brand @8000kicks. Waterproof and ethical – a preview of the future of shoes?
Increasing Light Pollution
Light pollution is becoming and increasing problem all over the world. Some estimates say it is getting 2% brighter every year. Some of the issues that this causes are sleep deprivation, depression, lost migratory birds, insect decline and lack of plant pollination. Be aware. Which light are you now going to switch off?
Vietnam at risk from sea level rise
Many countries and cities are at risk from rising sea levels, some more than others. Is Vietnam most at risk? If not, where do you think is more at risk?