Latest Stories from Elliot
Thred Talk – How blockchain can combat climate change
Most of the environmental talk surrounding blockchain, bitcoin, and NFTs is about how energy intensive and resource draining they are. But the technology could actually be a force for good in the fight against climate change. In this video Elliot explores the ways blockchain can be used to encourage sustainable action, and support industries in a world already feeling the effects of the climate crisis.
Thred Talk – The History of Recycling
With more and more headlines about how our waste is being poorly managed, Elliot decided to find out how far back humanity’s relationship with recycling goes. After watching this video you might find yourself asking… HOW HAVE WE STILL NOT GOT THE HANG OF THIS?
New exhibition sees 25 life-sized lions invade London’s South Bank
A pride of lions have made their home in Waterloo to raise awareness for animal conservation. It looks like London has a thing for lions - whether they be roaming around Regent’s Park Zoo, standing guard beneath Nelson's column, or singing on stage in the West End. Evidently the city is the perfect place for Born Free’s new outdoor exhibition, which has erected 25 bronze big cats in Millennium Green, just...
Thred Daily – The future of eco-friendly manufacturing?
Is plastic made from sperm and clothes created from human hair the answer to achieving a circular economy, or a sustainable step too far? To put it more simply... Would you drink tea from a mug made from salmon semen?
Thred Daily – Can we fuel planes with plants?
Would you fly 30,000 feet in the air on a plane powered by vegetable oil? The correct answer is yes, because it's far more sustainable than traditional fuel. But if you still need convincing, in this video Jess breaks down all the details about sustainable aviation fuels and how they could be the future of flying.
Thred Daily – Was COP26 a success?
COP26 was already being called the most important climate summit of our lifetime, long before it even began. After two weeks of statistics and speeches, you'd be forgiven for coming out of the conference a little confused. Luckily the team at Thred has kept a close eye on proceeding and ready to give a rundown of the summit.
Who is Messy the COP Ness Monster?
Waterbear’s new denim draped sculpture, Messy the COP Ness Monster, aims to prove a circular economy is more tangible than her folklore inspiration. Ever noticed how the back-pocket of your jeans is shaped like a dragon scale? No? Luckily sustainability-focused streaming service WaterBear did, and they really ran with the idea. To celebrate COP26 taking place in Glasgow between Oct 31st and Nov 12th, WaterBear teamed up with artist Billie Achilleos...
Thred Daily – 5 ups and downs from past COPs
COP26 is underway and there’s reason to believe this conference of the parties could be the most important one yet. With that in mind, Elliot looks back at the 5 biggest ups and downs from previous summits to see what we can learn from the hits and misses of the past to ensure a better future for everyone.
We carve 7 spooky threats to the climate
It's that time again to test out the team's creative capabilities on a piece of fruit (yes, it is a fruit Kev). This year our pumpkin carving veterans are joined by some new faces to depict seven of the spookiest threats to the climate. Check out the video to see how we did, and discover the ways we can reduce our contribution to the environmental crisis.
Global Climate Strike – 24/09/21
The message is simple. No more greenwashing. On Friday 24th September, in the UK hundreds of young activists gathered at Parliament Square to highlight our climate change failures. The protest was organised by members of Greta Thunberg’s Fridays for Future movement, as part of a series of similar events across the world. This protest included speeches from Labour MP Nadia Whittome, former Green Party leader Natalie Bennett, and former...
