Latest Stories from Jessica
The New Raw upcycles marine plastics into stunning beach furniture
Marine plastic pollution, but make it trendy beach furniture. That’s what one Rotterdam-based studio called The New Raw has been up to in the last few months. You know what they say: don’t bring sand to the beach. But it’s 2022, and I think we can agree that ‘don’t bring plastic to the beach’ is far more relevant as we deal with the ever-growing problem of plastic pollution. A design studio based...
There is no real snow at this year’s Winter Olympics
As climate change causes shorter winters and warmer summers, what will happen to the world’s biggest snow sports competition? This year’s Winter Olympics may look no different to any other from the outside - but this is the first time in history where close to 100 percent of the snow on the mountains is artificial. On the man-made slopes of Beijing’s Yanqing district, snow guns have already used over 200 million...
Nasal tanning sprays are TikTok’s latest questionable trend
Experts are worried that unregulated substances found in tan-enhancing nasal spray could have serious health consequences. While self-applied tanning lotions have gained popularity over the last two decades for being kinder to skin, many people may still be making a trip to the sunbed, especially as we enter peak winter paleness. Deeper-tan creams containing low levels of SPF typically facilitate the darkening of sunbed lovers as they sprawl out under UV...
Opinion – Ratajkowski’s book is unapologetic and non-committal
The model entered her career believing that people generally focused more on what women look like than what women had to say. Through her book My Body, she’s finally giving people an opportunity to listen. Upon hearing about this book release, my initial reaction could be easily compared to some of its most upvoted reviews online. What could a famous, wealthy, and undeniably beautiful woman really teach me about womanhood, capitalism,...
How to find balance as we embrace the end-emic
Open borders, ditched restrictions, and in-office work schedules have made a comeback – but how do we avoid getting burnt out in light of our newfound freedoms? Is it me or does it feel like life has gone back to normal almost overnight? Dwindling numbers of coronavirus hospitalisations and death rates have seen the UK government drop all its restrictions on travel and social distancing. We’ve finally been given the green light...
Oatly sparks controversy for greenwashing again
The dairy milk alternative brand Oatly has made overstated claims about its environmental impact through advertising. It’s hard to believe that oat milk could piss so many people off, but Swedish brand Oatly has found itself at the centre of much controversy over the years. The dairy milk alternative has already come under fire for contributing to deforestation in the Amazon, having a high sugar content while advertising itself as a...
Rihanna donates $15 million to climate justice organisations
Once again, Rihanna has proved that she is indeed a queen by donating $15 million to climate activism. Barbados native and billionaire baddie Rihanna has just pledged millions of dollars to climate justice organisations in the United States and the Caribbean. Through her charity, the Clara Lionel Foundation, $15 million USD will be donated to 18 initiatives primarily led by women, young people, Black, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ communities working on climate...
We need to talk about fashion’s current obsession with balaclavas
The face-obscuring wintertime fashion accessory is having a moment, but many argue that jumping on the trend requires having a specific level of privilege. It’s the end of January, and guess what? It’s still freezing outside. Enter, the balaclava – a sock for your head. Designed to slide over your skull and neck to keep out cold air, while also covering part (if not all) of your face aside from the...
Trees that survived the dinosaur extinction are now in serious danger
Once abundant all over the world, the rare cycad plant is now considered a luxury status symbol. As a result, the species is being poached to the brink of extinction. Expensive watches and flashy sportscars are sure fire ways to exhibit your financial success to the world – but how about planting a tree in your front garden? More specifically, what if it was the world’s longest surviving seed-bearing plant? The...
‘The Puppet Master’ proves mental health’s importance in the legal system
Fans of true crime everywhere are tuning into a new three-part series released on Netflix called 'The Puppet Master'. The show, while focused on a story about fraud, emphasises how important our understanding of mental health truly is. If there’s any TV genre that can band society together in collective astonishment, it’s true crime. Netflix has churned out dozens of documentaries of this nature over the years, but the platform’s first...
