An important but often ignored aspect in the debate about climate change is the difference between consumption-based and production-based greenhouse gas emissions.
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Green Lies vs. sustainability
Greenwashing refers to the misleading practice whereby companies advertise products as environmentally friendly when in reality they have little or no environmentally friendly features.
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Sustainable furniture
Sustainable and environmentally friendly materials are becoming increasingly important in the furniture industry. Consumers are also recognizing the environmental impact of furniture production and are looking for sustainable alternatives.
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Sustainable shoes
Sustainable shoes are hard to find, but there are some shoe companies that you can support with a clear conscience. Shoes are sustainable if they are produced ecologically and fairly.
Continue readingHow trustworthy is the “Made in …” labelling?
The Made in … label often promises more than it can deliver, because it is questionable how much Austria, in a product labelled “Made in Austria”, eventually is.
Continue readingRecipe of the month: january
January is dedicated to plant-based nutrition every year. The vegan month, also known as Veganuary, aims to motivate people and companies around the world to try out plant-based food.
Continue readingCauses of the anthropogenic climate change PART III
The role of CO2
CO2 (carbon dioxide) is considered the main cause of anthropogenic climate change. But why is that?
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Discover the Veganuary
From January 1, the time for excuses is over and the implementation of New Year’s resolutions can begin – and with it, Veganuary. But what’s behind the trend?
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