There's a TON of terms used to discuss sustainable living and climate change. I'm here to clear up any confusion around the terminology! Once you get a better understanding of the terms, it's easier to be more eco-friendly in your daily routine.
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Basic Sustainability Terms
Recycling & Waste Terms
Fast Fashion & Greenwashing
Plant Based Diets
Basic Sustainability Terms
These are some of the common terms that people use to discuss climate change. Hopefully they are easier to understand once you read these posts!
The defintion of “climate” in climate change
What is "Climate"?
A must read to learn about greenhouse gases
What is the Greenhouse Effect?
Goes into how it is calculated too
What is a “Carbon Footprint”?
Great for deciphering greenwashing…
What is "ESG"?
There are many different types!
What Are the Different Types of Green Energy?
The ideal goal for a sustainable company!
What is a "Circular Economy"?
Recycling & Waste Terms
The way we talk about recycling and waste management contains lots of different terms that mean very specific things…
Helpful because there is a difference!
Biodegradable vs. Compostable: What is the Difference?
Please don't be a wishcycler!!
What is "Wishcycling"?
Plastic is often downcycled, not recycled
Understanding Downcycling: What It Is & How to Prevent
Fast Fashion & Greenwashing
There is a lot of greenwashing happening in the advertising and marketing space… The worst sector is fast fashion but it is everywhere now.
Literally the worst
What is "Fast Fashion"??
It is EVERYWHERE
What is “Greenwashing”? ft. Examples
Tips for supporting the companies that actually care about the planet
How to Tell if a Company is Greenwashing
Plant Based Diets
There are tons of different plant based diets… And each of them is either less or more restrictive than the other.
Really good description of each type :)
What is a “Plant-Based” Diet?
Local food is always the better option!
Easy Ways to Incorporate "Local Food" Into Your Diet!
Just some things to think about…
Why You Should Stop Eating Meat
Listen to Harvard! ;)
What is a plant-based diet and why should you try it?
