Deforestation

Since the close of the long awaited Conference Of the Parties meeting in Glasgow, we’ve been hearing some pretty scathing reviews. But is that really fair? Yes, there were some outcomes that could have been better…but there were some great outcomes too. We’re going to give you a quick catch up on the best and worst.

Looking straight up through a canopy of trees, with leaves changing to fall colours

We’ve been hearing some pretty scathing reviews of the most recent Conference Of the Parties meeting in Glasgow. But is this fair? There were some great outcomes – but yes, some which weren’t so great too. So

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.

Hey swrmers! Welcome back to the Hive! Today, we’re bringing you a little Rainforest 101.

We’re often asked our opinions on carbon offsetting. It’s a tough subject to talk about because people generally have a preconceived idea that this is a solution to Climate Change. We’ll cut you off at the pass – it’s not.

Chocolate is one of the most beloved treats worldwide. Globally, we consume 7.2 million metric tons and almost 90 billion dollars’ worth of the confection every year. But unfortunately, there are some very serious sustainability issues to consider when indulging your sweet tooth, for the Earth as well for the humans involved in chocolate production.

What do we humans consume globally to the tune of 7.2 million metric tons and almost 90 billion dollars every year? What delicious food’s history dates all the way back to 450 BC and the Aztec Empire? What food had so many new types launched in 2008 that an average of one new product was brought to market every hour?

We know by now that a huge percentage of products we pick up off the grocery store (or pharmacy) shelf contain palm oil. If we’re not eating the product we’re likely putting it on our faces or

Emissions from industry, in a foggy landscape

The most recent measurement of the concentration of carbon dioxide in the earth’s atmosphere was 409.52 parts per million (ppm). Given how carbon levels fluctuate, the concentration has been as high as 415 ppm. But leave no

One hand passing a miniature Earth to another hand, green background.

The United Nations calls the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals, “the plan of action for people, planet, and prosperity.” Together. For all of us. There’s no doubt this plan with its ambitious list of 17

Deforestation

COP26: Run down… it’s not all bad!

Sustainable Living, Carbon Footprint, and the Vegan Diet

Rainforests of the World

The Truth About Carbon Offsetting

Chocolate and Sustainability

Sustainably Sweet

The Great Palm Oil Debate

What if we could catch all this carbon?

The U.N. Sustainable Development Goals: Part 4