Human Rights
inspired by the debate on freedom of speech and the call to prevent hate speech, Nadia provokes us to think about the line between what we believe to be our rights and entitlements, and how they may impact the rights of others. the poem is not a reflection of her opinion, but aims to ask the question: who is on the right side of the human rights debate?
the myth of 'eco-friendly' consumerism
following last week’s global wave of climate change protests, Cassandra Wright opines about the role of single-use plastics in climate change, and the corporate agenda to promote ‘eco-friendly’ consumerism to deflect from their role in plastic manufacturing, and the subsequent environmental costs.
are we failing to see the ugly truth of plastic waste in the beauty industry?
Hennie Ward discusses the pressing issue of sustainability within the context of the cosmetics industry, pledging that a shift to recyclable waste is its own form of environmental activism.
reflections on plastic-free july
In today’s piece, Veronica Vivi looks back at a month of saying no to disposable plastic and discusses what she learnt from the experience. The article is accompanied by the original artwork of Melanie Grandidge.