Category: Sustainability 101
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Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi): What it is and why it’s important
You’ve definitely heard about climate change, the push to cut carbon emissions, and the goal of reaching net-zero. Companies worldwide are making bold climate pledges. But how can we be sure these commitments are enough to keep global warming below catastrophic levels and achieve net-zero by 2050? That’s where the…
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Greening the concrete jungle: What is Sustainable Urban Planning?
Imagine living in a city that thrives with life through its lively areas and planet-focused design. Cities are responsible for over 70% of global CO2 emissions related to energy and roughly half of all waste. But what if we could change that narrative? Sustainable urban planning is making it possible,…
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Water, Food, and Energy Nexus
Water, food, and energy three things you use daily and likely don’t think very deeply about. Since we are so used to turning on the tap to grab a glass of water or leaving the lights on a little longer than we should. Although, this nexus goes beyond our daily…
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Greenhouse Gases: Warming the World
Whether you’re a sustainability enthusiast or a seasoned expert, the significance of greenhouse gases is undeniable. Terms like decarbonization, carbon, and greenhouse gases often surface in articles, videos, interviews, and discussions, but their true meaning sometimes needs to be explained. Let’s embark on a journey to unravel these concepts, as…
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Go-To Resources for Living Green
Are you ready to make the world a little greener? Whether you’re just dipping your toes into sustainability or are already a committed eco-warrior, there’s always something new to learn. And the best part? You don’t have to do it alone! Today’s blog post introduces you to tons of amazing…
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Feeding the Future: The Role of Food Security
Have you ever considered the intersection of food and sustainability? The United Nations has designated Zero Hunger as Sustainable Development Goal number 2. This goal aims to create a hunger-free world by 2030, meaning everyone can access safe, nutritious, and sufficient food. The world is currently in the grip of…
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The Circular Economy: What is it?
Whether new to sustainability or well into the weeds, you have heard the word circular thrown around, likely in various conversations, articles or posts online. These conversations on the topic have a rich history, dating back many years to the mention of cradle-to-cradle by Michael Braungart and Bill McDonough’s concept,…
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Discover Two Game-Changing Environmental Organizations
Have you heard of the World Wildlife Fund or Greenpeace? These globally recognized organizations, operating under NGO status, are not just logos you’ve seen, but powerful forces working tirelessly to preserve our fragile natural environment. Their impact is felt worldwide, and you can be a part of it. Greenpeace History…
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What is Biodiversity?
Biodiversity is often a term we hear when chatting about sustainability. You may have heard of incredibly biodiverse regions of the world! But what exactly is biodiversity? What makes a place high in biodiversity? Biodiversity is the collection of different life forms found in one area and throughout the planet.…
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International Biodiversity Day 2024
International Day for Biological Diversity is today, May 22! The United Nations proclaimed the day to increase awareness of global biodiversity issues. It first occurred on December 29, 1993, when the Convention on Biological Diversity came into force. In December of 2000, it was agreed upon that the day would…
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