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…
Environment
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…
Planning to Remove Meat and Dairy from Your Diet? Make Sure you Read This!
We are in the midst of a global transition from the consumption of animal-based products, including meat and dairy, to a primarily plant-based diet. This is an incredibly good thing, for both the environment and for human health of course. However, we have noticed that this shift is primarily driven by relatively young people, resulting…
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,…
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”…
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…
Q&A with Henry Rich: Co-Owner of New York City’s Zero-Waste and Carbon Neutral Catering Company
When we heard of the behind-the-scenes efforts of sustainable hospitality businessman, Henry Rich, we were pleased to connect with him to find out more. Over a delightful plant-based lunch, we discussed all things sustainability. Turns out, he is part of the progressive Oberon Group and co-owns the first zero-waste catering company, Purslane, in addition to…
Climate Change And Our Food System
Authors: Simon Hill & Katherine Annesi Simon Hill requires little introduction as he is well-known as a leading plant-based educator. Alongside his growing social media community, he is the host of the Plant Proof podcast, inspiring countless people and educating on the nutritional benefits of adopting a plant-based diet. His guests are highly respectable in…