Are Tetra Pak cartons awful, from an environmental viewpoint? Shelf-stable packaging has some big advantages of reducing food waste and the need for refrigeration. Tetra Pak’s aseptic cartons contain a layer of aluminium that’s hard to recycle but the company recently developed a paper-based barrier layer to replace the foil. Continue reading The Ethical Guide to… Packaging: How bad is Tetra Pak?
What kind of laundry detergent should we seek out, as ethical consumers? Both laundry pods and sheets are made from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) so we’ll take a look at that. Powder is a good format and now it also comes pre-measured in the form of tablets. I tried out PVA-free tablets from popular brand Blueland and report back on that. Continue reading The Ethical Guide to… laundry detergent. Liquid, powder, pods, sheets, or tablets?
For anyone gravitating towards a plant-based diet, it’s natural to wonder about which animal products cause the least harm. Eggs are a much better choice than cheese or meat, with much smaller environmental footprints. There are still ethical downsides to eggs (male chick culling) which are being addressed by advances in science and technology. Continue reading The Ethical Guide to… Eggs. In-ovo sexing takes off
I’m happy to announce that I’m launching a new updated ethical guide here on the GSP! If there’s any topic that you’d like me to cover, let me know. This is your chance to join in and shape Climactic to your needs and desires! Continue reading Launching the Ethical Guide!
What’s the top single action that we can take as individuals to mitigate climate change? Hint: It’s a very specific action and all of us are capable of doing it. Continue reading Query: Top action on climate change?
A meteorologist on the Fox Weather Channel showed a chart of record temperatures in New York’s Central Park. He drew attention to the fact that the record high was set all the way back in 1936 and commented that we need to put all of this talk of climate change in perspective. Let’s do just that! Continue reading NYC temperature records: A scientific (not Fox-y) perspective
In this post we’ll take a look at a psychological concept closely linked to eudaimonic happiness: Self-determination theory. Self-determination theory maintains that our three core psychological needs are competence, autonomy, and relatedness. Practicing ethical consumption can help us meet these needs. Continue reading Self-determination theory and ethical consumption
How is our impact on Earth related to our happiness? What’s the difference between hedonic and eudaimonic happiness? How do we overcome a dopamine deficit state? And how does all of this relate to ethical consumption? All will be revealed! Continue reading Happiness, dopamine, and ethical consumption
The Amtrak USA Rail Pass allows you to take 10 train journeys (of any length) within a 30-day period. It’s a fantastic way to see the country: low-budget and low-carbon. I’ll discuss some essential tips and my feelings about traveling around America in 2026. Continue reading Amtrak USA Rail Pass: tips and experiences
Amazon announced that it will cease software support for older Kindles from May 20, 2026. The company wants you to buy a new device. Don’t do this! You can continue using your Kindle by bypassing Amazon. Continue reading Amazon kills older Kindles. Time to start sideloading!
