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One-third of the Earth’s surface is in the care of Indigenous peoples and local communities. On International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples what can we learn from them about living more sustainably?
This year our planet experienced the hottest June on record, raising the inevitable question: how can the world limit further world temperature increases? Many countries have already implemented a carbon tax. Is it time for Australia to follow suit?
It made headlines around the world when the much-hyped Barbie movie contributed to a world shortage of fluorescent pink paint.
But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. When movies or TV shows become cultural phenomena, toymakers jump on board. And that comes with a surprisingly large amount of plastic waste.
The issues of plastic waste in our seas and the effects on wildlife are catalysing major public concern. Part of the problem of plastic waste is the difficulty of reusing many types of plastics as the feedstock for new products. We also need stronger incentives to reduce plastic in manufacturing and design.
This month is Plastic Free July, an opportunity for us all to consider how we might reduce our consumption of single use plastic—as individuals, families, communities, and organisations—to combat the environmental challenge of plastic pollution.
When you reach for a bioplastic product, you’re probably doing it to reduce plastic waste. But for most other uses, it’s far better to just not use plastic at all. Plastic-free July is a great time to start.
When we talk about sustainability, it is easy to focus on the environmental issues and forget about the social sustainability challenges that exist. GoGenerosity is playing their part in combating poverty, making it easy for people to pay-it-forward to provide for those in need. Glimmer applauds initiatives like GoGenerosity and Charitabl.—all using tech for good.
Nobody chooses to be a refugee. So, this World Refugee day, let’s all think about how we can support the millions of refugees displaced around the world.
Today is World Blood Donor Day—a day to celebrate and thank voluntary blood donors around the world for their gift of blood, and to focus on action towards achieving universal access to safe blood transfusion.
Sometimes we need to hear good news to cheer us up, be optimistic and to keep fighting for the better future that we deserve. So, UK geographer and energy specialist, Neil Kitching brings us seven positive and uplifting stories from around the globe.
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Glimmer acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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