Let’s talk trash
We have a waste problem. Each year, Australians generate around 76 million tonnes of waste and spend over $17 billion to deal with it. How can we—is it even possible to—eliminate our waste?
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The historic COP15 outcome is an imperfect game-changer for saving nature. Here’s why Australia did us proud
Biodiversity has never been so high on the agenda of political and business leaders worldwide. We now have a new global commitment to “halt and reverse” the extinction crisis with some tangible targets. But time is of the essence.
‘Tis the season to be sustainable
The countdown is on. Stores are decked with Christmas decorations and have been spruiking their wares since October. But now, with less than a month to go, the question everyone is asking: have you started your Christmas shopping?
Why ‘best before’ food labelling is not best for the planet or your budget
Why UK supermarkets recently removed “best before” dates on thousands of fresh food products in an effort to reduce food waste.
Fast fashion needs to slow down
Fast fashion has us buying 60% more clothing than ever before. How can we slow down the fashion industry to protect garment workers and the planet?
15 quick tips for reducing food waste and becoming a Food hero
Reducing food loss and waste is essential in a world where millions of people go hungry every day. When we reduce waste, we respect that food is not a given for the millions of people who go hungry every day.
Can we, should we, buy less stuff?
Can we, should we, buy less stuff? Neil Kitching discusses how we can reduce the amount of ‘stuff’ we buy and consume and argues that we should campaign to promote a better quality of life.
How children are helping to make their families more eco-friendly – new research
It’s clear that supporting children to care for the natural world from a young age is vital if we are to build an eco-friendly future. And a huge part of children’s environmental learning, or “socialisation”, occurs through observation and role modelling.
How can we take better care of our environment?
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.
Social and Environmental Sustainability Networking
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.
