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How not to greenwash
A step-by-step guide for company directors and especially for communicators
Should we or shouldn't we visit safari parks
With zoos, it's clear. Wild animals shouldn't be in cages. And we shouldn't encourage such a practice. But can we go to safari parks?
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How polluted is the air
Atmospheric pollution is one of the biggest problems in Romania. We breathe polluted air because of major polluters, of course, because of traffic, but also because of our lifestyle.
Microplastics in blood and lungs
How does microplastic get into our bodies and, more importantly, what are the dangers for us? We discussed this with one of the few Romanian researchers studying this issue. Who, in fact, is a female researcher :)
Tourism in the era of climate change
Climate change also has significant effects on tourism. We have less snow, higher temperatures, some beaches disappear, in other places extreme weather phenomena occur. But we can plan our holidays better and think of other ways to travel.
My first solid shampoo
Solid shampoo is a small but sure step towards a life with less plastic. Towards what is called zero waste or low waste, to be closer to achievable. A trivial gesture that suddenly saves dozens, hundreds of plastic containers, often non-recyclable.
What Corporate Social Responsibility means
CSR, a relatively new concept in Romania, refers to how large companies manage their impact on the environment, on their own employees, and on society as a whole. For multinationals, it is even a legal obligation.
How to make compost
What is compost? What can and cannot be composted? Can you make compost if you live in an apartment? How do you prevent it from smelling bad? How long does it take for discarded waste to turn into fertilizer? Answers to all these questions and more.
My first zero-waste toothpaste
I've shared my experience with this zero-waste toothpaste. I hope it's helpful for those who are also trying to make this transition, from ordinary products packaged in single-use, non-recyclable plastic, to more ecological products.
Electric car vs. gasoline car
- How eco-friendly are electric cars really? - How large is the carbon footprint during production, especially of the battery? - How quickly can production emissions be offset? - How sustainable are hybrid cars?
An eco-Christmas
What does an eco-friendly Christmas look like? With less waste, less rubbish, more free time, and less money spent. Some practical ideas on what a sustainable Christmas could look like.
What is recycled and what isn't
There is a difference between "recyclable" and "recycled". I hope this video helps to better understand our role in the circular economy, what we can recycle and what we cannot. And especially why it is important to recycle.