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Reusable cups at Starbucks, EU protects bees and other good news for the planet

by Nati 04/05/2018

04/05/2018

I gathered my favorite “Yay for the Earth” moments of the past week. Read how Starbucks sees an increase of 150% in the use of reusable cups, how one mayor in Italy takes a firm stand against the plastic soup and why Hawaii is banning sunscreens.

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Hi, I am Nati (short for Nathalie).

I am just a girl who is trying to make a positive impact on the world, by small and everyday actions. Supported by husband Gabi and cat Toni.

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🍀 Just a girl trying to make a positive change
👫 Supported by husband Gabi and Toni the 😻
🌳 DM for collabs

Today, on #WorldOceansDay let's talk about... whal

Today, on #WorldOceansDay let's talk about... whale poop. Yes that's right. Whale POOP! Did you know that this is an incredibly important element of the entire ocean ecosystem?⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Here's how it works:⁣⁣
⁣⁣
🐋 Whale poop serves as a super food for phytoplankton. It is rich in iron and nitrogen, both key minerals for phytoplankton growth. ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
🐋 Phytoplankton are one-celled plants that convert carbon dioxide and nutrients into complex organic compounds, which then form new plant material. This process is known as photosynthesis and it is how the phytoplankton grow. ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Allright, but WHY are these teeny tiny plants so important? Because:⁣⁣
⁣⁣
🌊 They produce HALF of the world's oxygen. The oxygen is released during the photosynthesis.⁣⁣
⁣⁣
🌊 These little creatures are estimated to capture about 37 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide. That’s four times the amount captured by the Amazon forests!⁣⁣
⁣⁣
🌊 They are the starting point of the food chain.⁣⁣ The phytoplankton are eaten by zooplankton, tiny animal plankton. The zooplankton in their turn are then eaten in vast numbers by fish and other marine creatures. ⁣⁣
So more whales = more poop = more phytoplankton = more oxygen, more carbon storage and more food. ⁣
⁣⁣
This shows us that the ocean is not only incredibly important in supporting all life on our planet, both on land and in water, it’s also a remarkable illustration that absolutely nothing happens in isolation in nature. We need to take care of the ENTIRE ecosystem.⁣⁣
⁣⁣
If you want to know more about whale poop OR you want to contribute to a healthy ocean, head over to the link in the bio, where you'll find the full whale poop blog. There's also a list of 9 actions you can take to help restore the ocean, including a link to the highly recommended documentary "Mission Blue" about ocean pioneer Sylvia Earle.
⁣⁣
#ProtectOurHome #MissionBlue #SavetheOcean #SavetheOceans #SavetheWhales #SavetheSharks #SylviaEarle #nobluenogreen #oceanlife #marinelife #savethesea⁣⁣ #sustainability #climatechange #globalwarming #ecowarrior #consciousliving
⁣

I imagine many of you have noticed how nature star

I imagine many of you have noticed how nature started to recover since the outbreak of the pandemic: cleaner air, less polluted waters, animals roaming streets freely, mountain tops becoming visible after years of being covered in smog...⁣💚
⁣
For the first time in decades, #EarthOvershootDay (the date when we have used more from nature than our planet can renew in an entire year) has been pushed back. To August 22nd. Last year it was July 29th.⁣
⁣
Honestly, I didn't feel much joy when I read the news today at the site of @globalfootprintnetwork, for 2 reasons:⁣
⁣
1) I think it's incredibly sad that this result is highly influenced by the pandemic. As the Global Footprint Network describes it: this was caused by disaster, not by design.⁣
⁣
2) Eventhough activities dropped massively, it is still not enough for us to live within the boundaries of the planet. The last time we were (almost) able to do that, was back in the 70's, when Earth Overshoot Day was on December 1970. ⁣
⁣
I am hopeful though that many of us are motivated to #MoveTheDate. Are you? If you are looking for inspiration on how to push back Earth Overshoot Day, head over to the link in the bio for more info, including a low impact bucket list and a link to calculate your Personal Overshoot Day.⁣ 🌎
⁣
Which actions have you already taken to move the date? Share them in the comments below!⁣ 👇
⁣
#WorldEnvironmentDay #teamplanet #noplanetb #ecowarrior #greenlove #planetfirst ⁣ #climatechange #globalwarming #sustainability #footprint #carbonfootprint #consciouslifestyle #localfood⁣

I grew up in a country with more bikes than people

I grew up in a country with more bikes than people and cycling is second nature to me. And even though I often cursed the stormy and rainy days when I had to pedal at all effort on my two-wheeled friend to get from A to B, I start to realize more and more what a blessing it is to be able to use such a clean, cheap and healthy way of transportation that gives you a tremendous amount of freedom.⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣⁣
First and foremost: both the health and economic consequences of the coronavirus are terrible for many people, but one of the positive sides of the pandemic is the boom in cycling all around the world. Either as an alternative to public transport, or as a way to remain active: bikes are hot!⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣⁣
Wouldn't it be awesome if this isn't just a temporary thing, but a habit that's here to stay? I feel positive when I see that:⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣⁣
🚴 The public bike share program in New York City saw demand spike 67% in March.⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣⁣
🚴 Bogotá added 80km of temporary bike lanes and plans to make them permanent.⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣⁣
🚴 France is encouraging people to cycle to keep pollution levels low once lockdown restrictions end with financial incentives (such as paying for bike repairs).⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣⁣
🚴 Milan will reallocate 35km of street space from cars to cycling and walking.⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣⁣
Although being able to cycle safely depends a lot on urban planning and crime rates (robbery is a threat to cyclists in many places), let's hope that this positive movement will keep growing! ⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣⁣
What are the challenges you face in your area when it comes to biking? Do you see more people cycling these days? Share your thoughts and comments below! ⁣⁣⁣
⁣
#urbanplanning #cityplanning #urbantransport #sustainabletransport #sustainabletransportation #alternativetransportation #cycling #bike #iwanttoridemybicycle #duurzaamheid #groentransport #fietsen ⁣

"Torch of freedom". That is how cigarettes were pr

"Torch of freedom". That is how cigarettes were promoted in the 1920s and 1930s. Insane, right? "Stick of destruction" seems more appropriate to me...⁣
⁣
Most of us are aware of the health consequences of smoking, but the cigarette is destroying so much more than just our lungs. It's killing the planet. And surprisingly enough, you hardly hear anyone about this in the debate about climate change, global warming and the loss of biodiversity. So here is my modest contribution to try to change that and to create some awareness.⁣
⁣
Did you know that...⁣
⁣
🚬 The tobacco industry is a HUGE driver of deforestation? In China, 18% of the deforestation is caused by the tobacco industry. In the Miombo ecosystem - a forest area of 2.4 million hectares that spans across 10 African countries - it's even up to 50%!⁣
⁣
🚬 11.4 million metric tonnes of wood are utilized annually for curing: the drying of the tobacco leaf. ⁣
⁣
🚬 That's the equivalent of cutting down 1 tree per 300 cigarettes.⁣
⁣
🚬 An estimated 4.5 trillion cigarette butts are littered worldwide each year. On the contrary to popular belief, cigarette butts are NOT made of cotton and paper, but of plastic and they contain a lot of toxic chemicals.⁣
⁣
🚬 That's about 75% of ALL cigarettes being consumed.⁣
⁣
🚬 A single cigarette butt is toxic enough to pollute 8 liters (or 2.11 gallons) of water.⁣
⁣
Follow the link in the bio to find out more about this silent killer AND what you can do to contribute to the battle for a #buttfree world. One thing you can do is to join me and @groenmetsaar on September 16th at the beach of Scheveningen for a #beachcleanup. PM me for more info.⁣
⁣
One last thought... Why do we almost never hear anything about this in the media? Maybe because of the fact that the profit of the 5 world's biggest tobacco companies was 35 billion USD in 2016, allowing investors to receive 19 billion USD in dividends?
⁣
#stopthetobaccolobby #stopsmoking #stoplittering #greedsucks
#savetheplanet #savetheoceans #planetbeforeprofit #peoplebeforeprofit #noplanetb #deforestation #savethetrees #climatechange #cigarettebutts #cigarettepollution #PlasticPollution #BreakFreeFromPlastic⁣

The U.N. estimates that we can expect somewhere be

The U.N. estimates that we can expect somewhere between 200 million and 1 billion climate refugees on the move around the world by 2050. Just take a minute to think about the magnitude of this number. Even in the "low" scenario, it would mean that all the inhabitants of Germany, France, Belgium, Sweden, Norway and The Netherlands would be on the move...⁣
⁣
The sad thing is, however, that most likely citizens from the above mentioned countries will NOT be the ones that will be the first victims of climate change. No, the first ones to become victims of climate change are people in places like Guatemala, where heat and drought already have made it so hard in certain places to grow food that people are forced to leave their homes. And they were and are NOT the ones who pump crazy amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. In fact, Guatemalas #CountryOvershootDay (the day where the country has used more resources from the Earth than the planet can renew in an entire year) is on November 13th according to the @globalfootprintnetwork, whereas the global #EarthOvershootDay is on July 29th. And, as a comparison, the CountryOvershootDay of The Netherlands is on May 4th.⁣
⁣
Bill McKibben, environmentalist, founder of @350org and author of books such as "The End of Nature" and "Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?" actually decided to get himself arrested last week, protesting against the immigration policy of the U.S. He wrote an article in @newyorkermag that is definitely worth reading. It's about his motives to get arrested and how immigration and climate change are highly intertwined issues.⁣
⁣
Now, I am not saying I know WHAT to do, as this is a highly complex issue. But I do agree with Bill when he writes: "We have to try to slow down that heating, of course, but we also have to come up with ways to help our fellow-humans endure this new world. Cages and walls— and ranting about “invasions” — are as ugly as they are pointless."⁣
⁣
#climatechange #globalwarming #refugees #peoplehelpingpeople #community #oneplanet #noplanetb #climatecrisis #refugeecrisis⁣ #klimaatverandering #duurzaamheid #carbondioxide #co2

A serious face for a serious topic: #EarthOvershoo

A serious face for a serious topic: #EarthOvershootDay. At the end of this day, we, as humanity, have BUSTED the budget of the Earth. We have have used more from nature than our planet can renew in the entire year.⁣
⁣
Last year, Earth Overshoot Day was on August 1st, so we are heading in the wrong direction folks. The good thing is, there is still time to turn this around. We still can DO something about it. Though time is running out and we have to act NOW!⁣
⁣
On the official website of the @globalfootprintnetwork you will find many useful tips on how to #movethedate. You can also calculate your PERSONAL overshoot day there and see what part of your lifestyle has the biggest impact on your ecological footprint. I got the message that the site is currently under maintenance when I tried to access it (I hope that that's caused by soooo many people wanting to take action!!) so I haven't been able to calculate mine today, but once I get the chance, I will definitely do that. Eventhough I already KNOW that I am not going to be within the boundaries of the Earth, I will take that test. Man, that international love can be a real pain in the ass sometimes. Is there anyone of my followers who sails across the ocean instead of flying to visit family or friends? I would be so inspired by that!⁣
⁣
⁣
What are your actions to #movethedate? Share them in the comments below, so we can all learn from one another! ⁣
⁣
#noplanetb #climatechange #globalwarming #ecowarrior #sustainability #footprint #carbonfootprint #consciouslifestyle #wecandothis

👖 I honestly do not know a single person who do

👖 I honestly do not know a single person who doesn't own at least 1 pair of jeans.⁣
⁣
🌍 It is estimated that worldwide there are 2 billion pairs of jeans sold each year. This is a BIG market. And that also makes the impact on both planet and people huge.⁣
⁣
📈 @abnamronl and @Impact_Inst researched the 'hidden cost' of one of the favorite items in our wardrobes. Hidden cost are environmental cost, such as water shortage or pollution in areas where cotton is grown and social cost, such as child labor, underpaid workers and unsafe or unhealthy working conditions. All those cost together form the true price gap: direct external cost that are not part of the price label on your favorite pair of jeans, but that are paid by local communities, future generations or garment workers. ⁣
⁣
💶 And that true price gap is 33 euros. For each pair of jeans!⁣
⁣
🏷️ The interesting part of the research however is not that it advocates that the price of a pair of jeans should literally be 33 euros higher. It aims to visualize where the biggest opportunities are to do things in a more sustainable way, for both planet and people.⁣
⁣
What do you think is the biggest driver of the true price gap? (Hint: the answer can be found through the link in the bio - and it was a real eye opener for me!)⁣
⁣
#SlowFashionSeason #fairfashion #slowfashion #truecostpricing #consciousfashion #ethicalfashion #fairwear #whomademyclothes #positivechange #impact #ecowarrior #changemakers #planetbeforeprofit #peoplebeforeprofit #noplanetb #truecost #cleanclothes

How's your #LowImpactBucketList doing? ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Almost halfway through the year I thought it would be a good moment to check the list I made in the beginning of 2019, containing 20 things I wanted to do this year to lower my #footprint (curious about the list? You can reach it through the link in the bio).⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Of the 20 items, I have completed 5 so far. I have signed up for #SlowFashionSummer of @collaction_org (it starts on Friday, the 21st of June, so you can still join), read @zerowastehome, went to a @thenextnormal event, compensated my flight to Argentina through @bamboovillageuganda (note: I still have to compensate the return flight and am looking for cool projects!), and I didn't buy any clothes (I DID receive 3 second hand items in 2019). ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
I am confident I can check off more of the items in the remaining months of the year. I am a little behind on trying new #zerowaste recipes (your favorites are welcome in the comments!) and due to some maintenance issues our balcony is currently not suitable for veggies or composting. But... preparations for a #beachcleanup have started (stay tuned!) AND I found out that the @ekoplaza bio around the corner of our house joined @toogoodtogo.nl, so I am ready to rescue food.⁣⁣
⁣⁣
What's on your bucket list? What have you been doing to lower your #footprint this year?⁣⁣
⁣⁣
#noplanetb #ecowarrior #movethedate #carbonfootprint #lowfootprint #lessstuffmorehappiness #savetheearth #consciousfashion #fairfashion #nofoodwaste #changemakers

⁣Today, the @globalfootprintnetwork announced th

⁣Today, the @globalfootprintnetwork announced the date that marks #EarthOvershootDay 2019. I's the day when we have used more from nature than our planet can renew in an entire year.⁣ 🌍
⁣
Last year, Earth Overshoot Day was on August 1st. Sad to say, we have moved away another 2 days of living within the natural boundaries of the Earth. The last time that happened by the way was somewhere in the sixties....⁣
⁣
But let's be positive. Let's try to turn it around! There are so many things we can do to #MoveTheDate and I feel like the awareness and "we can do this" vibe is alive and kicking. ⁣
⁣
Am I wrong? Please tell me I am not by sharing some positive energy in the comments: things you have done to move the date, your personal overshoot day (you can calculate it through the link in my bio), or just some green hearted love. I could use it.⁣ 💚
⁣
We.⁣
Can.⁣
Do.⁣
This.⁣
⁣
#WorldEnvironmentDay #teamplanet #noplanetb #ecowarrior #greenlove #planetfirst ⁣

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Today, on #WorldOceansDay let's talk about... whal

Today, on #WorldOceansDay let's talk about... whale poop. Yes that's right. Whale POOP! Did you know that this is an incredibly important element of the entire ocean ecosystem?⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Here's how it works:⁣⁣
⁣⁣
🐋 Whale poop serves as a super food for phytoplankton. It is rich in iron and nitrogen, both key minerals for phytoplankton growth. ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
🐋 Phytoplankton are one-celled plants that convert carbon dioxide and nutrients into complex organic compounds, which then form new plant material. This process is known as photosynthesis and it is how the phytoplankton grow. ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Allright, but WHY are these teeny tiny plants so important? Because:⁣⁣
⁣⁣
🌊 They produce HALF of the world's oxygen. The oxygen is released during the photosynthesis.⁣⁣
⁣⁣
🌊 These little creatures are estimated to capture about 37 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide. That’s four times the amount captured by the Amazon forests!⁣⁣
⁣⁣
🌊 They are the starting point of the food chain.⁣⁣ The phytoplankton are eaten by zooplankton, tiny animal plankton. The zooplankton in their turn are then eaten in vast numbers by fish and other marine creatures. ⁣⁣
So more whales = more poop = more phytoplankton = more oxygen, more carbon storage and more food. ⁣
⁣⁣
This shows us that the ocean is not only incredibly important in supporting all life on our planet, both on land and in water, it’s also a remarkable illustration that absolutely nothing happens in isolation in nature. We need to take care of the ENTIRE ecosystem.⁣⁣
⁣⁣
If you want to know more about whale poop OR you want to contribute to a healthy ocean, head over to the link in the bio, where you'll find the full whale poop blog. There's also a list of 9 actions you can take to help restore the ocean, including a link to the highly recommended documentary "Mission Blue" about ocean pioneer Sylvia Earle.
⁣⁣
#ProtectOurHome #MissionBlue #SavetheOcean #SavetheOceans #SavetheWhales #SavetheSharks #SylviaEarle #nobluenogreen #oceanlife #marinelife #savethesea⁣⁣ #sustainability #climatechange #globalwarming #ecowarrior #consciousliving
⁣

I imagine many of you have noticed how nature star

I imagine many of you have noticed how nature started to recover since the outbreak of the pandemic: cleaner air, less polluted waters, animals roaming streets freely, mountain tops becoming visible after years of being covered in smog...⁣💚
⁣
For the first time in decades, #EarthOvershootDay (the date when we have used more from nature than our planet can renew in an entire year) has been pushed back. To August 22nd. Last year it was July 29th.⁣
⁣
Honestly, I didn't feel much joy when I read the news today at the site of @globalfootprintnetwork, for 2 reasons:⁣
⁣
1) I think it's incredibly sad that this result is highly influenced by the pandemic. As the Global Footprint Network describes it: this was caused by disaster, not by design.⁣
⁣
2) Eventhough activities dropped massively, it is still not enough for us to live within the boundaries of the planet. The last time we were (almost) able to do that, was back in the 70's, when Earth Overshoot Day was on December 1970. ⁣
⁣
I am hopeful though that many of us are motivated to #MoveTheDate. Are you? If you are looking for inspiration on how to push back Earth Overshoot Day, head over to the link in the bio for more info, including a low impact bucket list and a link to calculate your Personal Overshoot Day.⁣ 🌎
⁣
Which actions have you already taken to move the date? Share them in the comments below!⁣ 👇
⁣
#WorldEnvironmentDay #teamplanet #noplanetb #ecowarrior #greenlove #planetfirst ⁣ #climatechange #globalwarming #sustainability #footprint #carbonfootprint #consciouslifestyle #localfood⁣

I grew up in a country with more bikes than people

I grew up in a country with more bikes than people and cycling is second nature to me. And even though I often cursed the stormy and rainy days when I had to pedal at all effort on my two-wheeled friend to get from A to B, I start to realize more and more what a blessing it is to be able to use such a clean, cheap and healthy way of transportation that gives you a tremendous amount of freedom.⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣⁣
First and foremost: both the health and economic consequences of the coronavirus are terrible for many people, but one of the positive sides of the pandemic is the boom in cycling all around the world. Either as an alternative to public transport, or as a way to remain active: bikes are hot!⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣⁣
Wouldn't it be awesome if this isn't just a temporary thing, but a habit that's here to stay? I feel positive when I see that:⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣⁣
🚴 The public bike share program in New York City saw demand spike 67% in March.⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣⁣
🚴 Bogotá added 80km of temporary bike lanes and plans to make them permanent.⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣⁣
🚴 France is encouraging people to cycle to keep pollution levels low once lockdown restrictions end with financial incentives (such as paying for bike repairs).⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣⁣
🚴 Milan will reallocate 35km of street space from cars to cycling and walking.⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣⁣
Although being able to cycle safely depends a lot on urban planning and crime rates (robbery is a threat to cyclists in many places), let's hope that this positive movement will keep growing! ⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣⁣
What are the challenges you face in your area when it comes to biking? Do you see more people cycling these days? Share your thoughts and comments below! ⁣⁣⁣
⁣
#urbanplanning #cityplanning #urbantransport #sustainabletransport #sustainabletransportation #alternativetransportation #cycling #bike #iwanttoridemybicycle #duurzaamheid #groentransport #fietsen ⁣

"Torch of freedom". That is how cigarettes were pr

"Torch of freedom". That is how cigarettes were promoted in the 1920s and 1930s. Insane, right? "Stick of destruction" seems more appropriate to me...⁣
⁣
Most of us are aware of the health consequences of smoking, but the cigarette is destroying so much more than just our lungs. It's killing the planet. And surprisingly enough, you hardly hear anyone about this in the debate about climate change, global warming and the loss of biodiversity. So here is my modest contribution to try to change that and to create some awareness.⁣
⁣
Did you know that...⁣
⁣
🚬 The tobacco industry is a HUGE driver of deforestation? In China, 18% of the deforestation is caused by the tobacco industry. In the Miombo ecosystem - a forest area of 2.4 million hectares that spans across 10 African countries - it's even up to 50%!⁣
⁣
🚬 11.4 million metric tonnes of wood are utilized annually for curing: the drying of the tobacco leaf. ⁣
⁣
🚬 That's the equivalent of cutting down 1 tree per 300 cigarettes.⁣
⁣
🚬 An estimated 4.5 trillion cigarette butts are littered worldwide each year. On the contrary to popular belief, cigarette butts are NOT made of cotton and paper, but of plastic and they contain a lot of toxic chemicals.⁣
⁣
🚬 That's about 75% of ALL cigarettes being consumed.⁣
⁣
🚬 A single cigarette butt is toxic enough to pollute 8 liters (or 2.11 gallons) of water.⁣
⁣
Follow the link in the bio to find out more about this silent killer AND what you can do to contribute to the battle for a #buttfree world. One thing you can do is to join me and @groenmetsaar on September 16th at the beach of Scheveningen for a #beachcleanup. PM me for more info.⁣
⁣
One last thought... Why do we almost never hear anything about this in the media? Maybe because of the fact that the profit of the 5 world's biggest tobacco companies was 35 billion USD in 2016, allowing investors to receive 19 billion USD in dividends?
⁣
#stopthetobaccolobby #stopsmoking #stoplittering #greedsucks
#savetheplanet #savetheoceans #planetbeforeprofit #peoplebeforeprofit #noplanetb #deforestation #savethetrees #climatechange #cigarettebutts #cigarettepollution #PlasticPollution #BreakFreeFromPlastic⁣

The U.N. estimates that we can expect somewhere be

The U.N. estimates that we can expect somewhere between 200 million and 1 billion climate refugees on the move around the world by 2050. Just take a minute to think about the magnitude of this number. Even in the "low" scenario, it would mean that all the inhabitants of Germany, France, Belgium, Sweden, Norway and The Netherlands would be on the move...⁣
⁣
The sad thing is, however, that most likely citizens from the above mentioned countries will NOT be the ones that will be the first victims of climate change. No, the first ones to become victims of climate change are people in places like Guatemala, where heat and drought already have made it so hard in certain places to grow food that people are forced to leave their homes. And they were and are NOT the ones who pump crazy amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. In fact, Guatemalas #CountryOvershootDay (the day where the country has used more resources from the Earth than the planet can renew in an entire year) is on November 13th according to the @globalfootprintnetwork, whereas the global #EarthOvershootDay is on July 29th. And, as a comparison, the CountryOvershootDay of The Netherlands is on May 4th.⁣
⁣
Bill McKibben, environmentalist, founder of @350org and author of books such as "The End of Nature" and "Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?" actually decided to get himself arrested last week, protesting against the immigration policy of the U.S. He wrote an article in @newyorkermag that is definitely worth reading. It's about his motives to get arrested and how immigration and climate change are highly intertwined issues.⁣
⁣
Now, I am not saying I know WHAT to do, as this is a highly complex issue. But I do agree with Bill when he writes: "We have to try to slow down that heating, of course, but we also have to come up with ways to help our fellow-humans endure this new world. Cages and walls— and ranting about “invasions” — are as ugly as they are pointless."⁣
⁣
#climatechange #globalwarming #refugees #peoplehelpingpeople #community #oneplanet #noplanetb #climatecrisis #refugeecrisis⁣ #klimaatverandering #duurzaamheid #carbondioxide #co2

A serious face for a serious topic: #EarthOvershoo

A serious face for a serious topic: #EarthOvershootDay. At the end of this day, we, as humanity, have BUSTED the budget of the Earth. We have have used more from nature than our planet can renew in the entire year.⁣
⁣
Last year, Earth Overshoot Day was on August 1st, so we are heading in the wrong direction folks. The good thing is, there is still time to turn this around. We still can DO something about it. Though time is running out and we have to act NOW!⁣
⁣
On the official website of the @globalfootprintnetwork you will find many useful tips on how to #movethedate. You can also calculate your PERSONAL overshoot day there and see what part of your lifestyle has the biggest impact on your ecological footprint. I got the message that the site is currently under maintenance when I tried to access it (I hope that that's caused by soooo many people wanting to take action!!) so I haven't been able to calculate mine today, but once I get the chance, I will definitely do that. Eventhough I already KNOW that I am not going to be within the boundaries of the Earth, I will take that test. Man, that international love can be a real pain in the ass sometimes. Is there anyone of my followers who sails across the ocean instead of flying to visit family or friends? I would be so inspired by that!⁣
⁣
⁣
What are your actions to #movethedate? Share them in the comments below, so we can all learn from one another! ⁣
⁣
#noplanetb #climatechange #globalwarming #ecowarrior #sustainability #footprint #carbonfootprint #consciouslifestyle #wecandothis

👖 I honestly do not know a single person who do

👖 I honestly do not know a single person who doesn't own at least 1 pair of jeans.⁣
⁣
🌍 It is estimated that worldwide there are 2 billion pairs of jeans sold each year. This is a BIG market. And that also makes the impact on both planet and people huge.⁣
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📈 @abnamronl and @Impact_Inst researched the 'hidden cost' of one of the favorite items in our wardrobes. Hidden cost are environmental cost, such as water shortage or pollution in areas where cotton is grown and social cost, such as child labor, underpaid workers and unsafe or unhealthy working conditions. All those cost together form the true price gap: direct external cost that are not part of the price label on your favorite pair of jeans, but that are paid by local communities, future generations or garment workers. ⁣
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💶 And that true price gap is 33 euros. For each pair of jeans!⁣
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🏷️ The interesting part of the research however is not that it advocates that the price of a pair of jeans should literally be 33 euros higher. It aims to visualize where the biggest opportunities are to do things in a more sustainable way, for both planet and people.⁣
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What do you think is the biggest driver of the true price gap? (Hint: the answer can be found through the link in the bio - and it was a real eye opener for me!)⁣
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#SlowFashionSeason #fairfashion #slowfashion #truecostpricing #consciousfashion #ethicalfashion #fairwear #whomademyclothes #positivechange #impact #ecowarrior #changemakers #planetbeforeprofit #peoplebeforeprofit #noplanetb #truecost #cleanclothes

How's your #LowImpactBucketList doing? ⁣⁣
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Almost halfway through the year I thought it would be a good moment to check the list I made in the beginning of 2019, containing 20 things I wanted to do this year to lower my #footprint (curious about the list? You can reach it through the link in the bio).⁣⁣
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Of the 20 items, I have completed 5 so far. I have signed up for #SlowFashionSummer of @collaction_org (it starts on Friday, the 21st of June, so you can still join), read @zerowastehome, went to a @thenextnormal event, compensated my flight to Argentina through @bamboovillageuganda (note: I still have to compensate the return flight and am looking for cool projects!), and I didn't buy any clothes (I DID receive 3 second hand items in 2019). ⁣⁣
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I am confident I can check off more of the items in the remaining months of the year. I am a little behind on trying new #zerowaste recipes (your favorites are welcome in the comments!) and due to some maintenance issues our balcony is currently not suitable for veggies or composting. But... preparations for a #beachcleanup have started (stay tuned!) AND I found out that the @ekoplaza bio around the corner of our house joined @toogoodtogo.nl, so I am ready to rescue food.⁣⁣
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What's on your bucket list? What have you been doing to lower your #footprint this year?⁣⁣
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#noplanetb #ecowarrior #movethedate #carbonfootprint #lowfootprint #lessstuffmorehappiness #savetheearth #consciousfashion #fairfashion #nofoodwaste #changemakers

⁣Today, the @globalfootprintnetwork announced th

⁣Today, the @globalfootprintnetwork announced the date that marks #EarthOvershootDay 2019. I's the day when we have used more from nature than our planet can renew in an entire year.⁣ 🌍
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Last year, Earth Overshoot Day was on August 1st. Sad to say, we have moved away another 2 days of living within the natural boundaries of the Earth. The last time that happened by the way was somewhere in the sixties....⁣
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But let's be positive. Let's try to turn it around! There are so many things we can do to #MoveTheDate and I feel like the awareness and "we can do this" vibe is alive and kicking. ⁣
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Am I wrong? Please tell me I am not by sharing some positive energy in the comments: things you have done to move the date, your personal overshoot day (you can calculate it through the link in my bio), or just some green hearted love. I could use it.⁣ 💚
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We.⁣
Can.⁣
Do.⁣
This.⁣
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#WorldEnvironmentDay #teamplanet #noplanetb #ecowarrior #greenlove #planetfirst ⁣

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