This week we look at some of the basic information that everyone should understand in order to transition to a sustainable lifestyle.
Read moreClimate Science: A Sustainable Transition
Carbon Footprint
Climate Science: What is a Sustainable Carbon Footprint?
This week we put a value on living sustainably that we all should be striving to achieve, and give some guidance as to what contributes to that value.
Read moreAre you one of the hordes jumping on your new e-bike? If not….why not?!
Looking for the environmental silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic is not a new angle from here in The Hive. But I can’t think of another which offers an equally impressive positive outcome for your health too.
Read moreZero Waste Pantry: How to Save on Groceries & Eat Well
Zero waste is a way of living without polluting the planet. The goal is essentially to leave no trace — creating no garbage as you go about your daily activities.
Read moreSustainable Living, Carbon Footprint, and the Vegan Diet
Today, we’re talking about sustainability and the vegan diet: Is excluding all animal products, from both land and sea, truly sustainable? The answer is a little more complex than just a simple yes or no.
Read moreEasy Low Carb(on) Footprint Cooking for a Sustainable Lifestyle
Today, we wanted to share another one of our favorite low carbon footprint recipes to help you keep making your way through 2021 with sustainability on the brain–and on your table, a Vegan Nut Roast. This dish also makes an amazing Meat Free Monday staple, too!
Read moreMoving House? This is How You Can Do it Sustainably
What’s an eco-conscious sustainability warrior to do when faced with moving house? We’ve got some tips!
Read moreHalloween Sustainability
Ghosts and ghouls, goblins and witches, Halloween is almost here and we have a few tips to help make sure the carbon footprint of your trick or treating is the opposite of spooky. Welcome to the Haunted Hive with our favorite Zom-BEE!
Read moreLockdown & Carbon Emissions: The Truth of 2020
I’m sure I can’t be the only one who’s sick to the back teeth of the words ‘unprecedented’ and ‘uncertain’. The fact of the matter, despite my new personal aversion to such words, is that they’re on
Read moreThe Truth about EV’s
It’s not surprising that there’s currently pretty hard working campaigning going on to discredit the energy efficiency and environmental benefits from introducing EV’s (Electric Vehicles). The smear campaigns focus on questioning the energy consumption and carbon footprint for the EV manufacturing process Vs the potential and hypothetical emissions savings by then driving such a vehicle. Talk to almost anyone on the street about their opinion on EVs and they’ll usually spruik concern about the precious metals required and manufacturing emissions. Not to say those concerns aren’t based on some sort of reality – but the naysayers have somewhat exaggerated the cons, and tried to hide to pros. Even the Union of Concerned Scientists have to acknowledge that manufacturing an EV will emit between 15% and 68% more carbon than producing a petroleum car of the equivalent size. But that’s only half the story. How do lifetime emissions differ?
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