Sustainable Consumption: Less Is Really More

What is the Problem? Sustainable consumption is satisfying basic human needs without depleting the earth’s natural capital. The key process is producing materials from natural resources, such as food, water, energy, and raw materials, at a rate that allows for regeneration without compromising the needs of future generations (UNEP, 2021). The devastating reality is that … Continue reading Sustainable Consumption: Less Is Really More

The Price of the Latest Style

The Problem – Fast Fashion is Destroying our Planet Since the early 2000s, fast fashion has allowed for an endless stream of cheap and disposable clothes keeping consumers up to date on the latest trends. We now buy 60% more clothes each year but keep the items half as long (Reichart & Drew, 2019). This … Continue reading The Price of the Latest Style

Protection of the Great Lakes

Reducing pollution and your ecological footprint for the Great Lakes! By Katie Wilhelm The Problem           The Great Lakes in Canada should be considered the utmost important freshwater resource to all of Canadians, as it supports our nations drinking water, economy, and a significant number of fish and wildlife species (Environment and Climate Change Canada, … Continue reading Protection of the Great Lakes

Extinction of Species

Introduction: According to WWF, the global animal population has reduced by almost two-thirds since 1970. In the last few decades, extinction is happening more quickly because of humans. We have eliminated animals from the world, we have taken over the vast area of animal habitat and caused pollution and global warming. It is estimated that … Continue reading Extinction of Species

Is the Palm oil in your Nutella Good for the Planet?

By Tejinder Singh Panesar Sustainable Business Management, Section 3 Do you ever see the ingredients of products before buying them? If your answer is no, sometimes or you don’t care, then believe me your decision could make a big difference. Before buying any product we barely see the ingredients but when we come to know … Continue reading Is the Palm oil in your Nutella Good for the Planet?