Tag: ethical consumption

A photo of a stack of Blueland laundry detergent tablets, with the package behind them. Underneath is a graphic showing several third-party certifications, mentioned in the legend.
Ethical shopping guide, Social and environmental issues

The Ethical Guide to… laundry detergent. Liquid, powder, pods, sheets, or tablets?

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?

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Ethical shopping guide, Health and ethical consumerism, Social and environmental issues

The Ethical Guide to… Eggs. In-ovo sexing takes off

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

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A powerpoint-type slide shows three circles containing the words competence, relatedness, and autonomy. Underneath is the message: SDT's three basic psychological needs. (SDT = Self-determination theory). Graphic from a keynote talk by Richard M. Ryan
Health and ethical consumerism, Social and environmental issues

Self-determination theory and ethical consumption

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

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A graph published by researchers at the University of Washington shows various population growth predictions. The graph shows global human population growth from 1990 to 2100, predicted according to how fast we meet UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Meeting SDG targets for education and contraceptives by 2030 could lead to a lower global population of 6.3 billion in 2100. See main text for more detail.
Social and environmental issues

How big is the human population likely to get?

Human population growth drives a lot of fears and misguided decisions. This largely comes down to a scarcity mentality: we have a growing population and limited resources to sustain them. There is a clear win-win scenario but far-right regimes can’t bring themselves to recognize it. The following is an excerpt from my almost-complete book, Climactic: A Consumer’s Guide to Saving the Planet, for which I’m currently seeking a publisher. Continue reading How big is the human population likely to get?

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A screenshot of a book title and subtitle. In large font is the word Climactic. This word is in blue except for the letters "act" which are colored green. Underneath is the subtitle, A Consumer's Guide to Saving the Planet. Currently seeking agent and publisher for this book.
How to measure social and environmental impact, Social and environmental issues

Climactic: seeking publisher/agent for ethical consumption guide

I’m seeking a publisher or agent for my book, Climactic: A Consumer’s Guide to Saving the Planet. I’ll share a brief description and chapter list here, followed by an excerpt, next week. If you are interested in publishing or representing this book please contact me to receive a book proposal. Continue reading Climactic: seeking publisher/agent for ethical consumption guide

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