Author: Jem Collins

In recent years, Peru has faced severe forest fires, resulting in extensive loss of tree cover across thousands of hectares. However, in a notable contrast to this broader trend, certain Indigenous communities are experiencing a decrease in the number and severity of these blazes. Central to this positive development are the forest protectors of Paamari,… Continue reading ‘The forest is life’: how Indigenous communities in Peru are preventing wildfires

It looks like your message was cut off at step 2 of “5 steps to create your own rubble garden.” Would you like me to help summarize the existing content or provide guidance on how to shape your waste and continue with the rest of the steps? Let me know how I can assist! Read… Continue reading They’re resilient, low-effort and beautiful: how to plant a rubble garden

f-and-half__image” alt=””> Zaytoun Palestinian Medjoul Dates Medjoul dates are often referred to as the ‘king of dates’ and for good reason. These succulent and sweet fruits are grown in Palestine by farmers working with Zaytoun, a Community Interest Company (CIC) set up in 2004 to create a market for Palestinian goods. At a time when… Continue reading Five Fairtrade-certified products you didn’t know you could buy

The Fairphone 6 introduces a new mindful mode that allows users to escape the constant notifications and find a better balance in the digital world. Gone are the days of button-heavy mobile phones from the mid-1990s, as touchscreens took over the market. However, the Fairphone company is bringing back buttons with a purpose, aiming to… Continue reading Push to unplug: the smartphone that helps people avoid digital overload

e UK’s existing housing stock away from fossil fuels and towards more sustainable heating solutions. Good Energy is advocating for better support for people looking to move onto renewable heating systems, such as heat pumps. “The misconception is that heat pumps don’t work in old or traditionally built houses,” says Pocklington. “Actually, about 40% of… Continue reading Beacon of light: the model village retrofitted into a tiny renewables kingdom

Over 30 years have passed since the inception of Fairtrade in the UK, yet smallholders on an international scale continue to confront threats to their livelihoods. Despite this ongoing challenge, proponents of Fairtrade are optimistic about the enduring impact of the certification. When Ruchi Chawla entered the fashion and textiles industry in the early 2000s,… Continue reading Fairtrade certification changed the way we shop. Where is it headed now?

hen it comes to heating homes, it’s easy to be skeptical of new technology. However, heat pumps have a lot to offer, and it’s time to dispel the myths surrounding them. Max Waddingham, Good Energy’s operations director, is well-versed in the technology, overseeing teams that install heat pumps and owning one himself. He took on… Continue reading Hot properties: 10 questions about heat pumps answered

The upcoming Notting Hill Carnival will see a team of young journalists reporting on the event, thanks to the Cocoa School of Journalism and Creative Arts. Students aged from five to 17 will be writing articles, conducting interviews, and recording videos, all of which will be published in the UK’s first Black children’s magazines, Cocoa… Continue reading A new school teaches children from low-income families to be journalists

Over 500 creatives and entrepreneurs from around the globe have responded to the call of the annual Redesign Everything Challenge by creating sustainable designs to combat the climate crisis. The ethos behind the initiative is to encourage bolder ideas that tackle the plethora of environmental challenges we face. Eleven winning products have already been showcased,… Continue reading The innovations unleashing the power of design to create a more sustainable and fairer world

Free Loaves on Fridays is a recent anthology with more than 100 care-experienced voices, including poetry, essays, stories, and open letters that brings out a complete and nuanced picture. The anthology by the editor, Rebekah Pierre, published through Unbound, includes narratives of individuals aged from under 13 to almost 70, revealing the experiences following foster… Continue reading ‘No longer passive subjects’. Care-leavers tell their stories