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Greenwashing. KLM Case Study, Fly Responsibly Campaign
KLM has been sued over an advertisement in which it advised customers to buy carbon credits to offset the environmental footprint of their flight.
Greenwashing. Kaufland Case Study, Zero Waste Campaign
How an admirable initiative by Kaufland turned into a scandalous campaign. We analyze with a sustainability expert.
Course Seneca EcoLogos Center for Ecological Education
Seneca EcoLogos is launching the online course Separate Collection for the first time. With scientific information in an easy-to-understand format, the creativity of an aspiring ecologist, and up-to-date legislation, you will take the first steps to apply at home and at work.
Kaufland accused of false campaign, RIGHT OF REPLY
Kaufland: "We wish to clarify the information in the public domain and to emphasize that the certification obtained by Kaufland is called "Zero Waste". We do not claim the status of a zero-waste company."
The impact of greenwashing in zero-waste practices
My soul was darkened by a keen sense of injustice when I saw Kaufland's printed brochure with the bold statement "We are the first zero-waste company in Romania."
Kaufland, zero waste certified?! Here's what the retailer is hiding from us
In this week's product catalog, Kaufland claims to be "the first ZERO WASTE certified company in Romania". They omit to mention that this refers exclusively to waste from their own operations, and that zero is not actually zero.
Food waste. How to waste less food
Almost half of the food produced is thrown away. And once it reaches the trash, it also contributes to global warming through the methane it emits.
15 ideas for a more sustainable business
On the occasion of Smartbill's 15th anniversary, the company asked me to make a video with 15 ideas through which companies can become more sustainable, more responsible with the environment and people, starting tomorrow. Different, more creative ideas.
The most expensive coffee in the world. How it's made and why it's controversial.
One of the world's most expensive coffees, Kopi Luwak, has an unusual production process. Video filmed in Bali, Indonesia.
Why I chose to pick up other people's trash
Why I believe it makes sense to collect plastic bottles and beer cans, even if they aren't ours, even if we can't collect all of them, and even if a week later it might be the same behind us.
Earth Hour
For Earth Hour, the custom is to turn off the lights for an hour. But why do we do that? Other than to save energy.
The first floating barrier in Bucharest, for the garbage on Dâmbovița
The MaiMultVerde Association has installed a floating barrier on the Dâmbovița River to stop waste from the water's surface. It's a pilot project that combines several examples of good practice, reuse, and local production.