Author: Alison B. Elliott Compost is nature’s recycling system. Since the beginning of time, our earth has been composting. Did you know that fallen leaves in a forest, left to decompose thus restoring nutrients back into the soil, is a form of composting? Similarly, overgrown grass in a field left to turn brown and keep…
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While Celebrities are Getting all Activist – Here’s How You Can Help in Less Than One Hour!
A day doesn’t seem to go by lately without a celebrity speaking out to advocate for the environment and climate crisis. From the Oscars and Grammy’s going vegan, much loved celebrities are influencers are demanding real climate action from those in power. We live in a world where 16-year-old climate activists are winning globally renowned…
Could Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Reverse Climate Change and Save the World?
Plant-based meat alternatives are a critical discussion point in recent times given animal agriculture is a, if not the, biggest contributor to environmental destruction and the climate crisis. This article highlights the problem of animal agriculture, a snapshot of the research showing the association between meat consumption and chronic health problems with references for further…
Bushfires & Climate Change: How Are They Interrelated?
Our hearts go out to all people and wildlife who have been affected by the catastrophic Australian bushfires. The most recent report by the Associated Press report that 12.35 million acres of land has burned across Australia, at least 24 people have sadly died, and a devastating 480 million animals are believed to have perished…
Know Better: Educational Resources To Move Towards a Plantd Lifestyle
Plantd covers topics on plant based health to sustainability education. Given the current climate crisis, this has been a primary source of discussion of late. Expecting individuals, communities or governments to change their behaviour without educating on why it is paramount will not lead to effective change. Based on the “know better, do better” premise,…
Is the Climate Crisis a Psychological Crisis for Young People?
Author: Dr Renee Cachia, PhD (Psychologist) I recently wrote an article ‘Transitioning from Anxiety and Overwhelm to Action’ reflecting upon the statistics published by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) report titled, ‘Young People’s Voices in The Climate Crisis’. Their review of recent literature and qualitative reports among young people revealed some alarming statistics, with 95%…
Free eBook: A Sustainable Plant Based Christmas
The festive season is such a fun and special time that we adore with our loved ones. We look forward to the time of great connection with family and friends, endless social events, the festive vibes, and of course, the plant-based feasts. We know that this can be a challenging time for plant-based inclusion, to…
Are The Wildfires Waking Us Up To Address Climate Change?
Just weeks after headlines repeatedly linked the unprecedented California wildfires to climate change, there appears to be a chilling repeat occurring, only in relation to the unseasonal New South Wales (NSW) bushfires. As a result of lengthening dry seasons, rising temperatures, intensifying winds and dead plants serving as fire fuel, intense high-risk fire and “catastrophic”…
Leadership to Transform Climate Crisis to Environmental Movement
Following the recent Global Climate Strikes, we are awe inspired. Inspired by the activation of young people bringing new levels of awareness and consciousness to the climate crisis, inspired by the movement of people coming together, and inspired by those who are standing up to massive corporations – world leaders included – and demanding more…
Join The Global Climate Strike Sept 20 – 27 To Demand Action
Next week, the Global Climate Strike will result in millions of people walking out of their workplaces and homes to join young climate extraordinaires on the streets and demand an end to the age of fossil fuels. With over 2,500 events registered across 117 countries, young activists like the powerful Swedish teenager, Greta Thunberg are…