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It’s a popular idea that the path to sustainability lies in high-tech solutions. But the risks of this approach are becoming ever clearer. In some places, the principles of low tech are already influencing urban design and industrial policy.
Are you one of the increasingly large number of people seeking to minimise the environmental damage wrought when producing the food you eat?
For their development and well-being, children need information that both acknowledges the very troubling realities we are facing but also equips them to take action to change that future.
Do you ever find yourself staring at the supermarket shelf in turmoil, trying to make the most environmentally sustainable choices from an overwhelming array of available products?
Authoritative reports about climate change can be difficult for non-scientists to understand. With the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change releasing new reports on mitigation and adaptation, we thought it would be helpful to clarify some of the most common terms used to describe climate change.
As industry advances and the human footprint spreads, the delicacy of this balance increases more and more. As a result, we must do our best in helping nature to thrive, however we can. That starts with taking care of the environment.
Here’s a ‘sustainability six’ list Glimmer has compiled of simple habit changes that could lead to a more sustainable lifestyle. Remember, the key is to begin with small steps.
One of the largest sites of food waste is the home. In Australia, households throw out about 2.5 million tonnes of food each year. That equates to between A$2,000 and $2,500 worth of food per year per household. But there’s some good news.
One of the focuses here at Glimmer is highlighting the positive in our respective sustainability journeys. It’s important to remember that the internet is a series of communities, and Glimmer wants to engage and interact, positively, with as many as possible.
We strongly believe that we have a social and moral responsibility to help raise awareness on sustainability to improve the well-being of people and our planet. Therefore, at Glimmer, one of our core goals is to amplify the importance of sustainability with integrity.
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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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