Low Impact – Len's Cup of Tea

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How accessible is the sustainability movement? Part 1: societal barriers to sustainability

February 24, 2023

Within the sustainability movement, I find there often is a lot of black-and-white thinking and little room for nuance. While there is an increasing understanding that not everyone has the same opportunities to make certain choices, and that the onus for change should be on society as a whole and not the individual, there is … More How accessible is the sustainability movement? Part 1: societal barriers to sustainability

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5 common misconceptions about sustainability

November 29, 2022

When it comes to the subject of climate change, sustainability is a word that gets talked about a lot. We all need to be sustainable, products need to be sustainable and businesses need to be sustainable. But what does that actually mean? During the past few years of learning about sustainability, I have seen a … More 5 common misconceptions about sustainability

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Eco-minimalism: what it is and why you should adopt it

July 8, 2022

Minimalism and sustainability go hand in hand for a lot of people, and they definitely go for me. Minimalism is focused on living with less, which means that you also buy and consume less. Because overconsumption is one of the main drivers of climate change, one of the best things we as individuals can do … More Eco-minimalism: what it is and why you should adopt it

6 sustainability and zero waste YouTube channels to follow

September 24, 2021

Sustainability has always been an important issue to me, and lately I have been trying to educate myself more on it. And one of my favourite ways to learn is through YouTube videos, because YouTube can often be an easy, accessible way to get access to information. So after sharing my favourite YouTube channels about … More 6 sustainability and zero waste YouTube channels to follow

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How to shop more sustainably on a budget

December 13, 2019

There is a growing awareness that the things we buy have a huge impact on the environment. The fast fashion industry is often cited as one of the biggest polluters, but it’s not just fashion – everything we buy, from electronics to our food, has an impact on the environment. On top of this, workers … More How to shop more sustainably on a budget

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Easy ways to live more sustainably

November 11, 2018

In the past years I’ve grown increasingly aware of climate change and the importance of sustainable living. It’s easy to feel like you’re only one person and your efforts don’t really help at all – I often feel this way as well. Especially as only 100 companies are responsible for 71% of global emissions, it … More Easy ways to live more sustainably